Publisher's Synopsis
Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River (1858) is a historical book written by Edward Fitzgerald Beale. The book details the author's expedition to create a wagon road from Fort Defiance in New Mexico to the Colorado River in California. The journey took place in 1857 and 1858 and was commissioned by the US government to establish a reliable transportation route to California. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges faced during the journey, including harsh weather conditions, hostile Native American tribes, and difficult terrain. The author also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna encountered along the way, as well as the interactions with various tribes and settlements. The book is considered an important historical document, providing insight into the westward expansion of the United States and the challenges faced by early pioneers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
