Publisher's Synopsis
""Conquering the Wilderness"" is a comprehensive and visually stunning book that chronicles the lives and times of the pioneer heroes and heroines of America. Written by Colonel Frank Triplett, the book provides a detailed account of the struggles and triumphs of the early settlers who braved the untamed wilderness of America to build a new life for themselves and their families.The book is filled with vivid illustrations and photographs that capture the spirit of the pioneers and the challenges they faced. From the first European explorers to the westward expansion of the United States, ""Conquering the Wilderness"" provides a fascinating look at the people and events that shaped the American frontier.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Oregon Trail, the California Gold Rush, and the Indian Wars. It also explores the lives of famous pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Kit Carson.""Conquering the Wilderness"" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the history of the American West. It is an informative and engaging book that brings the stories of the pioneers to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational.1883. A full account of the romantic deeds, lofty achievements, and marvelous adventures of Boone, Kenton, Clarke, Logan, Harrod, the Wetzel Brothers, the Bradys, Poe, and other celebrated frontiersmen and Indian fighters; Crockett, Houston, Kit Carson, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill and all the famous plainsmen; Graham, Sutter, Marshall, Fremont, Kearney and other historic names of the Pacific Coast. With picturesque sketches of border life, past and present; backwoods camp-meetings, schools and Sunday-schools; heroic fortitude and noble deeds of the pioneer wives and mothers. Flatboating; the Overland route and its horrors; the Gold Fever and filibustering expeditions; vigilance committees; Lafitte, Walker, Brigham Young, etc.; eccentricities and self-sacrificing labors of Cartwright, Axley and other celebrated pioneer preachers and describing life and adventure on the Plains and in the mining camps of today, including hunting, trapping, freighting, ranching, herding. Posttrading, Indian agencies, scouts, guides and desperadoes; immense fortunes of western millionaires, how made, etc. With 200 portraits from life and original and striking engravings from designs by Nast, Darley and other eminent artists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
