Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence Among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843

By Pierre-Jean De Smet

Book Overview

""Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence Among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843"" is a historical book written by Pierre Jean de Smet. The book is a collection of letters and sketches that provide a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his year-long stay with various Indian tribes in the Rocky Mountains region in 1843. The book covers a range of topics, including the author's interactions with different tribes, their customs, traditions, and way of life. It also includes descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the challenges and dangers that the author faced during his travels. Through the author's vivid descriptions and sketches, readers gain a unique insight into the lives of the Indian tribes of the Rocky Mountains during the mid-19th century. The book is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into a bygone era and serves as a tribute to the resilience and strength of the indigenous peoples of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419178407
• ISBN13: 9781419178405
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"