The commerce of the prairies
| Main Author: | Gregg, Josiah, 1806-1850. |
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| Other Authors: | Quaife, Milo Milton, 1880-1959. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Chicago :
The Lakeside Press : R. R. Donnelley & Sons Co.,
1926.
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| Physical Description: |
xxxii, 343 pages : illustrations, 1 folded map. ; 18 cm. |
| Series: |
Lakeside classics ;
v. 24. |
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| Item Description: |
Includes reproduction of t.p. of original edition: Commerce of the prairies: or, The journal of a Santa Fé trader, during eight expeditions across the great western prairies, and a residence of nearly nine years in northern Mexico / by Josiah Gregg. New York : Henry G. Langley, 1844. Many chapters, describing the fauna, products, and topography of the country, are omitted. cf. Publisher's pref. Includes index. Historical introduction -- Preface to original edition -- Origin of the Santa Fé trade -- Organizing the expedition -- From Council Grove to the Caches -- Encounters with thirst and the Red Man -- From the Cimarron to Santa Fé -- An historical excursion -- Geographical and economic conditions -- The return to independence -- A new route to Santa Fé -- Among the Comanches -- Conclusion of the journey -- From Santa Fé to Chihuahua -- A visit to Aguascalientes -- A visit to the silver mines -- Departure from Chihuahua -- From Santa Fé to Van Buren. |
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| Physical Description: |
xxxii, 343 pages : illustrations, 1 folded map. ; 18 cm. |