The Southwestern Journals of Zebulon Pike, 1806-1807 by Hart, Stephen Harding [Editor]; Hulbert, Archer Butler [Editor]; Gardner, Mark L. [Introduction];

University of New Mexico Press, April 2007. Trade . Very Good. Very Good Softcover. Light shelfwear to covers. Pages clean and tight in binding. Pictures available upon request. A locally owned, independent book shop since 1984.

University of New Mexico Press, 2007. Soft cover. Near Fine. Book is clean with a square, tight binding and bright, white pages. Book has minor wear on the edges that is difficult to see in the scans. Book has remnants of a previous owner's name and date written in pencil top first page. The remainder of the book is free from any other apparent marks. In 1806, U.S. Army General James Wilkinson assigned Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers. From St. Louis, the lieutenant's modest party traveled across the Great Plains to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Throughout the journey, Pike maintained a journal, describing terrain, Indians, hardships, and the group's daily activities. In present-day southern Colorado's San Luis Valley, Pike and his men were captured by the Spanish and taken to Santa Fe, where many of his papers were confiscated by Spanish authorities, not to be uncovered until the early twentieth century. Pike was taken south… Read More

Paperback / softback. New. In 1806, US Army General James Wilkinson assigned Lieutenant Zebulon Montgomery Pike to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers. Throughout the journey, Pike maintained a journal, describing hardships and the group's daily activities. This edition includes essays on Pike's papers and the purpose of his famed expedition.

Univ of New Mexico Pr, 2007. Paperback. New. new edition edition. 286 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.

University of New Mexico Press, 2007-04-16. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!