Description of a journey and visit to the Pawnee Indians : $b who live on the Platte River, a tributary to the Missouri

"Description of a Journey and Visit to the Pawnee Indians: who live on the Platte River" by Brn. Gottlieb F. Oehler and David Z. Smith, chronicles a mid-1800s journey to encounter the Pawnee Indians, revealing the landscape, culture, and struggles of this indigenous people. The book follows their journey from Westfield to the Pawnee villages, providing observations of the land and settlements visited. Upon arrival, they detail interactions with the tribes and the warm reception from tribal elders, while also showing the harsh circumstances caused by limited supplies. It touches on intentions of spiritual guidance and education for the Pawnee, who showed a desire for missionaries in hopes to enhance their spiritual practices. This historical narrative offers a look into the everyday life, traditions, and adversity of the Pawnee people amid a time of great transformation in the American West.