Publisher's Synopsis
The Plains And The Rockies: A Bibliography Of Original Narratives Of Travel And Adventure, 1800-1865 is a comprehensive guide to the literature of the American West during the early 19th century. Written by Henry Raup Wagner, this book is a compilation of original first-hand accounts of travel and exploration in the Plains and Rockies regions of the United States. The book is organized chronologically, starting with the first published accounts of the region in the early 1800s and continuing through to the end of the Civil War in 1865. Each entry in the bibliography includes a brief summary of the narrative, as well as information about the author, publisher, and date of publication. In addition to the bibliography, the book also includes an introduction by Wagner that provides historical context for the narratives and discusses the significance of the West in American literature and culture. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history and literature of the American West.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.
