Publisher's Synopsis
The Santa Fe Trail: A Chapter In The Opening Of The West is a historical book written by the editors of Look Magazine. The book provides a detailed account of the Santa Fe Trail, which was a trade route that connected Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 19th century. The book explores the history of the trail, including its origins, the people who traveled it, and the impact it had on the development of the American West.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the trail. The first chapter provides an overview of the trail and its historical significance. The following chapters delve into the experiences of the traders, settlers, and Native Americans who traveled the trail, as well as the challenges they faced along the way.The book also includes a wealth of historical photographs and illustrations, which help to bring the story of the Santa Fe Trail to life. Additionally, the editors of Look Magazine provide a detailed bibliography and list of sources, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West.Overall, The Santa Fe Trail: A Chapter In The Opening Of The West is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive look at one of the most important trade routes in American history.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.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.
