The Prairie Travelers,the 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneersby Randolph B. Marcy

Description

Along with a good rifle and a sturdy horse, this guidebook was essential for westward-bound pioneers. Originally published by the War Department, Capt. Marcy’s manual offers life-or-death advice on choosing the best routes to California, food supplies, treating snakebites, fording rivers, and encountering Native Americans.Soft cover, 256 pages, with 21 original illustrations.