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James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 1

By Edwin James

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Venture into the American wilderness with a team of explorers as they confront challenges and encounter the unknown in a historical expedition to map the West.

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2013-09-16
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"James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 1" by Edwin James is a story about America in the early 1800s during the exploration of the Missouri and Mississippi river systems, and a journey to the Rocky Mountains. Readers follow Major Stephen Harriman Long's team as they travel, observe nature, and meet Native American tribes. The book starts with getting ready in Pittsburgh, then the trip down the Ohio River. The members face problems but also find the area extremely beautiful. The start of an exploration into the West begins to unfold as the team impacts the regions they travel through.

About the Author

Edwin P. James, a 19th-century American botanist, geologist, linguist, and medical practitioner, was an important figure in the early exploration of the American West. James was also known for his time spent creating relationships with Native Americans in the United States, and also aiding African Americans to escape slavery.

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