Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains and to Oregon and North California"" by Captain John Charles Fremont is a detailed account of his expedition to explore the western territories of the United States in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which describes the different stages of the journey.The first section covers the preparations for the expedition, including the selection of the team and the acquisition of supplies and equipment. The second section details the journey from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains, including the challenges faced by the team as they crossed the Great Plains and the difficulties of navigating through the rugged terrain of the Rockies.The third section of the book covers the exploration of the Oregon Territory, including the discovery of several new rivers and the mapping of the region's topography. The fourth section covers the journey to North California, where Fremont and his team explored the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.Throughout the book, Fremont provides detailed descriptions of the flora, fauna, and geology of the regions he explored, as well as the customs and lifestyles of the Native American tribes he encountered. The book also includes numerous illustrations and maps that help to bring the expedition to life.Overall, ""Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains and to Oregon and North California"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early exploration of the American West.1845. Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842 and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843 to 1844. Fremont is the legendary Pathfinder who became a national hero for his trailblazing exploits in the Far West. Contents include his reports to The Senate of the United States and the House of Representatives on his expeditions to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and North California. The volume also includes a Catalogue of Plants collected by Fremont during his expedition to the Rocky Mountains.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
