Over The Alleghanies And Across The Prairies: Personal Recollections Of The Far West, One And Twenty Years Ago (1869)

By John Lewis Peyton

Book Overview

""Over The Alleghanies And Across The Prairies"" is a memoir written by John Lewis Peyton, originally published in 1869. The book chronicles Peyton's journey from his home in Virginia to the Far West in the mid-1800s, including his experiences traveling through the Alleghany Mountains and across the prairies. Peyton recounts his encounters with Native American tribes, including the Sioux and the Cheyenne, as well as his interactions with settlers and pioneers in the region. He also describes the landscape and wildlife of the West, providing detailed accounts of buffalo hunts and other adventures.Throughout the book, Peyton offers his observations on the social and political climate of the West during this time period, including the impact of the Civil War and the role of the federal government in the region. Overall, ""Over The Alleghanies And Across The Prairies"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the pioneering spirit and rugged lifestyle of the American West in the 19th century.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: 1437136249
• ISBN13: 9781437136241
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"