The Oregon Trail
by Parkman, Francis
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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About This Item
The Oregon Trail was a highly important work of its day (the 1840s), describing some months in the author's life including time spent among Sioux Indians (and a buffalo hunt!).
It's a book of its time, and even in its time was criticized for its attitudes to the indigenous tribes, whose existing contacts with whites had stressed their societies immensely.
This edition, coming a century after the first publication, features colorful and humane illustrations by Thomas Hart Benton, an American Regionalist of the 20th Century.
No markings. Cover is a bit scuffed (see pic). Pages somewhat faded but undamaged. Spine sturdy
Synopsis
On April 28, 1846, Francis Parkman left Saint Louis on his first expedition west. The Oregon Trail documents his adventures in the wilderness, sheds light on America's westward expansion, and celebrates the American spirit.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Just My Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20322
- Title
- The Oregon Trail
- Author
- Parkman, Francis
- Illustrator
- Benton, Thomas Hart
- Format/Binding
- Solid
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Doubleday & Co
- Date Published
- 1945
- Pages
- 328
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Oregon Trail, Americana, Western, Sioux Indian
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....