Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Santa Fe Trail is a historical non-fiction book written by Colonel Henry Inman. The book provides a detailed account of the Santa Fe Trail, a major trade route between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico, during the 19th century. The author, who was a veteran of the Indian Wars and a participant in the Mexican-American War, draws on his personal experiences and extensive research to describe the trail's history, geography, and the various people who traveled it. Inman discusses the challenges faced by traders and travelers along the trail, including hostile Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and the lack of reliable resources. The book also includes descriptions of the towns and settlements along the trail, as well as the cultural and economic impact of the trail on the American West. The Old Santa Fe Trail is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the development of trade and commerce in the region.Thirteen years ago I revisited the once well-known Kosloskie's Ranch, a picturesque cabin at the foot of the Glorieta Mountains, about half a mile from the ruins on the Rio Pecos. The old Pole was absent, but his wife was there; and, although I had not seen her for fifteen years, she remembered me well, and at once began to deplore the changed condition of the country since the advent of the railroad, declaring it had ruined their family with many others. I could not disagree with her view of the matter, as I looked on the debris of a former relative greatness all around me.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.
