Early Western Travels, 1748 1846, Vol. 17: A Series of Annotated Reprints of Some of the Best and Rarest Contemporary Volumes of Travel, Descriptive of the Aborigines and Social and Economic Condition Hardcover – August 24, 2018

Explore a vivid slice of early American exploration and frontier life, with detailed route notes and cultural observations.This volume gathers James’s annotated reprint of S. H. Long’s 1819–1820 expedition account, shedding light on the middle and far West as seen through the eyes of early travelers. With careful context and notes, it presents journey chapters, interactions with settlers, and reflections on Indigenous peoples, settlements, and geography that shaped the era.Travelers will follow the route from Belle Point toward Cape Girardeau, pass through frontier settlements, and witness daily life on the march. The edition also offers insights into the people, languages, and ways of life encountered along the way, framed by scholarly commentary that helps readers understand the historical context.Detailed travel narrative from an 1819–1820 expedition.Annotations and background that illuminate geography, settlements, and encounters.Ethnographic observations and early 19th-century perspectives on Indigenous groups.Vocabulary notes and language material linked to the voyage’s encounters.Ideal for readers of early American exploration, frontier history, and travel writing who want a contextual, annotated view of Long’s expedition and its era. Read more