This important Henry Rowe Schoolcraft work; first issued by Michigan State University Press in 1953; is now available as the second title in MSU Press's Schoolcraft Series. The book was originally published in 1821 under the long and pretentious title Narrative Journey of travels through the Northwestern Regions of the United States; extending from Detroit through the Great Chain of American Lakes to the Sources of the Mississippi River; Performed as a Member of the expedition under Governor Cass; in the Year 1820; it recounts Schoolcraft's participation in the John C. Calhoun-sponsored 1820 expedition to explore the cast; uncharted territory stretching from the upper Great Lakes into what is now northern Minnesota. This volume; a marvelous blend of reportage; scientific findings; and the author's personal observations; contains a wealth of information about geography and topography woven together with vivid descriptions of scenic beauty; Native American culture; and day-to-day life as a member of an exploring expedition.
#3089564 in Books 2003-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .63 x 5.98l; 1.13 #File Name: 0865548226224 pages
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Moving personal account of the war between the states.By brian rittsThe expanded historical context provided by Patrick is helpful and for the most part allows the gutsy experiences and thoughts of Thomas Durham to shine through. The memoirs read like a novel but are based in fact. This kind of writing brings one out of thehistorical abstract and into the heart of the soldier on the ground.
