Edwin James
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.
James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 3
In the early American West, a team of explorers risks life and limb to ascend a towering peak, documenting the unknown splendors and surmounting the unforgiving challenges of a wild frontier.
By Edwin James
James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 1
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.
By Edwin James
James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 2
Witness early American explorers navigating cultural complexities as they document the captivating and conflicting customs of a Native American tribe's family dynamics.
By Edwin James
James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 4
Witness a group's travels in early America, as they meet tribes, observe nature, and face human challenges in the untamed regions.
By Edwin James