Adventures on the Columbia River: Including the Narrative of a Residence of Six Years on the Western Side of the Rocky Mountains, Among Various Tribes of Indians Hitherto Unknown (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Adventures on the Columbia River (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the wilds of North America in the early 19th century, a time when fur trading was a lucrative but dangerous profession. The author, a young man captivated by the promise of riches and adventure, recounts his experiences as a clerk for the Pacific Fur Company, a newly formed venture seeking to establish a trading empire on the Columbia River. The book offers a unique perspective on the fur trade, detailing the challenges and perils faced by those who ventured into the vast and often unforgiving wilderness. The author describes the arduous journey by sea to the Pacific coast, surviving storms and encounters with the treacherous waters around Cape Horn. He then recounts his travels along the Columbia River and into the interior, where he interacts with various Native American tribes, including the Flatheads and the Blackfeet. He vividly portrays the complexities of their cultures, their customs, and their relationships with the white traders. Through these encounters, the author reveals the stark realities of frontier life, grappling with issues of cultural exchange, intertribal conflicts, and the growing impact of European expansion on indigenous communities. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and commerce, offering a unique and valuable historical record of the fur trade and the challenges of navigating the vast and unpredictable landscape of the North American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333933913_0
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Adventures on the Columbia River Including the Narrative of a Residence of Six Years on the Western Side of the Rocky Mountains, Among Various Tribes of Indians Hitherto Unknown Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333933913
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Adventures on the Columbia River Including the Narrative of a Residence of Six Years on the Western Side of the Rocky Mountains, Among Various Tribes of Indians Hitherto Unknown Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333933913
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