Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1898. Excerpt: ... INDEX. Arsinth, 144, Adventurers, 4. Agassiz Museum, the, 360. Alleghanies, the, 6, 103. "Amelia," the steamer, 465. American Fur Company, the, 16, 80; posts established by, 122; 135, 152, 182, 348. Americans, the, in the battle of Sacramento, 435. Animals, inferior, the Indians as- cribe intelligence to, 280. Antelope, 82, 95, 143, 147, 162, ...
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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1898. Excerpt: ... INDEX. Arsinth, 144, Adventurers, 4. Agassiz Museum, the, 360. Alleghanies, the, 6, 103. "Amelia," the steamer, 465. American Fur Company, the, 16, 80; posts established by, 122; 135, 152, 182, 348. Americans, the, in the battle of Sacramento, 435. Animals, inferior, the Indians as- cribe intelligence to, 280. Antelope, 82, 95, 143, 147, 162, 163; the graceful peace spirit of the Ogillallah, 180; 210, 216, 230, 253, 269, 314, 317, 340, 443. Apennines, the, 215. Arapahoes, the, fastnesses of, x; 161, 225, 286; their declaration against the whites, 292; the dragoons among, 293; treach- ery of, 293; their consternation, 293; send a deputation to Fort Laramie, 294; become insolent, 294; 365, 366, 368,374,375,391, 392, 393; the language of, 395; Parkman among, 392-397; 399, 401,405,406. Arkansas River, the, 77, 282, 348, 353, 354, 355; Kearney's march op, 355; 366, 370, 374, 389, 393, 394, 413, 417; Park- man on, 434, 461. Arkansas Valley, the, 374. "Arrow-Breakers, The," 302, 303. Arrow-Head, Chief, at the Ogil- lallah village, 236. Ash Hollow, 107. "Astoria," Irving's, 151 Atlantic, the, 14. Backwoodsman, the, American, his home the forest, 132; com- pared with the Canadian voya- geur, 132; 155. Badgers, 404. Bad Wound, Chief, lodge of, 236. Baptiste, Jean, 16. Beaver, the, 271, 296, 297, 305, 306. Beckworth, Jim, adventures of, 152-154. Bent's Fort, 292, 347, 348, 372, 376, 377; location of, 377; Parkman at, 377; 379, 382,390, 391. "Big Blue," the, Parkman at, 62, 63; 65. Big Crow, Chief, at the Ogillallah village, 235; lodge of, 236, 237; 239, 241, 243, 246, 249, 251, 259, 268, 270, 274, 280, 282, 283; his scars, 284-286; 299, 310, 335. Big-horn, the, 311, 328. Bisonette, a trapper, 196, 200, 203, 205, 206, 343, 348; camp of, 352; Parkman visits, 353, 356, 361. Bitter Cotton-wood Cre...
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Colorfully written, vivid descriptions of the western frontier during the early 1800's. A must read for history buffs who wish to experience that adventure of long ago but remain safe and cozy in their armchair at home.. Mr. Parkman is a superb writer.