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      The Prairie Traveler

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      The best-selling handbook for America's pioneers, first published in 1859. A fascinating look into the strenuous and hazardous life faced by pioneers and prairie travelers.
      Maker: Applewood Books
      Availability: In stock
      SKU: 9780918222893
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      Summary

      Originally published in 1859, The Prairie Traveler became the principal manual for westward-bound pioneers. At the time that he wrote the book, Randolph B. Marcy (1812-1889) was a Captain of the U.S. Army. Because he was an excellent writer and had spent much of his military career in the American West, Marcy was asked by the War Department to write this guide. The handbook is filled with helpful information once essential for safe passage West—from available routes to Oregon and California, to proper techniques for driving loose horses, drying meat, or fording rivers. Today, the book is a fascinating view of the strenuous and hazardous life faced by prairie travelers.

      Details

      • Paperback
      • Size:  5" x 7" 
      • Pages: 288
      • Facsimile edition in original font and page layouts
      • Illustrations: Dozens of black and white illustrations

      Author: Randolph B March, Captain, U.S. Army

      Includes

      • First Aid
      • Routes
      • Recommended Clothing, Shelter, Provisions
      • Wagon Maintenance and the Selection and Care of Horses
      • Information Concernin the Habits of Indians

       

      Summary

      Originally published in 1859, The Prairie Traveler became the principal manual for westward-bound pioneers. At the time that he wrote the book, Randolph B. Marcy (1812-1889) was a Captain of the U.S. Army. Because he was an excellent writer and had spent much of his military career in the American West, Marcy was asked by the War Department to write this guide. The handbook is filled with helpful information once essential for safe passage West—from available routes to Oregon and California, to proper techniques for driving loose horses, drying meat, or fording rivers. Today, the book is a fascinating view of the strenuous and hazardous life faced by prairie travelers.

      Details

      • Paperback
      • Size:  5" x 7" 
      • Pages: 288
      • Facsimile edition in original font and page layouts
      • Illustrations: Dozens of black and white illustrations

      Author: Randolph B March, Captain, U.S. Army

      Includes

      • First Aid
      • Routes
      • Recommended Clothing, Shelter, Provisions
      • Wagon Maintenance and the Selection and Care of Horses
      • Information Concernin the Habits of Indians

       

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