Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832; and Townsend's Narrative of a Journey across the Rocky Mountains, 1834

"Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832" by John B. (John Bound) Wyeth, is a historical tale that recounts an expedition to the West. Picture this: a crew from the eastern states, pumped with the bold aim to build up a fur trade and new settlements in Oregon, ventures into uncharted spaces, facing harsh tests of strength. This book shares the highs and lows of those first brave folks and their storied connections with Native tribes, giving us a peek into a turning point of American history. We start with the groundwork of Wyeth's big plan, set against the backdrop of early American quests and the fur hustle in the Oregon Territory, as the editor gets the reader ready to discover the challenges of nature and culture the party faces en route to the West.