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Title: The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on Captain Benjamin Bonneville, an officer in the U.S. Army, who embarks on an expedition to explore the uncharted territories of the Rocky Mountains, blending the thrilling elements of adventure with insights into the fur trade and the life of early American pioneers. The opening of the work introduces Captain Bonneville, revealing his intriguing background as the son of a French immigrant and detailing his transition from soldier to explorer. He is depicted as a man driven by curiosity and ambition, eager to immerse himself in the wilderness after being captivated by the tales of trappers and traders. The narrative establishes the backdrop of the fur trade during Bonneville's era, highlighting the competitive dynamics between various trading companies and the challenges faced by those venturing into the rugged and often dangerous landscape of the American West. Irving provides vivid descriptions and historical context, setting the stage for Bonneville’s adventures that intertwine with interactions among different Indigenous tribes and fellow American explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Author: Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
EBook No.: 1372
Published: Feb 19, 2006
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Northwestern States -- Description and travel
Subject: West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848
Subject: Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Subject: Fur trade -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Explorers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West
Note: Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains" by Washington Irving is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on Captain Benjamin Bonneville, an officer in the U.S. Army, who embarks on an expedition to explore the uncharted territories of the Rocky Mountains, blending the thrilling elements of adventure with insights into the fur trade and the life of early American pioneers. The opening of the work introduces Captain Bonneville, revealing his intriguing background as the son of a French immigrant and detailing his transition from soldier to explorer. He is depicted as a man driven by curiosity and ambition, eager to immerse himself in the wilderness after being captivated by the tales of trappers and traders. The narrative establishes the backdrop of the fur trade during Bonneville's era, highlighting the competitive dynamics between various trading companies and the challenges faced by those venturing into the rugged and often dangerous landscape of the American West. Irving provides vivid descriptions and historical context, setting the stage for Bonneville’s adventures that intertwine with interactions among different Indigenous tribes and fellow American explorers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
Author: Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
EBook No.: 1372
Published: Feb 19, 2006
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: Northwestern States -- Description and travel
Subject: West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848
Subject: Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Subject: Fur trade -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Explorers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.