Publisher's Synopsis
Personal Narrative of Explorations and Incidents V2: In Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua (1854) is a book written by John Russell Bartlett, an American historian, linguist, and ethnographer. The book is a detailed account of Bartlett's travels and explorations in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.The book is divided into two volumes. The first volume covers Bartlett's journey from Washington D.C. to San Antonio, Texas, and his subsequent travels through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The second volume covers his explorations in California, Sonora, and Chihuahua.Bartlett's narrative is rich in detail and provides a fascinating glimpse into the landscapes, flora, fauna, and peoples of the region. He describes the various Native American tribes he encountered, including the Navajo, Apache, and Pima, and provides insights into their customs, languages, and beliefs.Bartlett also describes the Spanish and Mexican settlements he visited, as well as the American military outposts and trading posts that were scattered throughout the region. He provides a detailed account of the political and social conditions of the region, including the ongoing conflicts between the United States and Mexico.Overall, Personal Narrative of Explorations and Incidents V2: In Texas, New Mexico, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua (1854) is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the southwestern United States and northern Mexico during the mid-19th century.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian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.
