Name/Title
Prairie Traveler, TheEntry/Object ID
L9999.999.2035Description
The Prairie Traveler, A Hand-Book for Overland Expeditions with Maps, Illustrations, and Itineraries of the Principal Routes Between the Mississippi and the Pacific was written by Randolph B. Marcy, Captain, U. S. Army because he was an excellent writer and had spent most of his military career in the American West. Marcy was asked by the War Department to write this guide. It includes information on: Routes, First Aid, Recommended Clothing, Shelter, Provisions, Wagon Maintenance and the Selection and Care of Horses, and Information Concerning the Habits of Indians. Some helpful sketches and maps are included.
286/Softbound/Illustrations/MapsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Western Migration, Indian Interaction, Trail Guide, Emigrant GuideBook Details
Author
Randolph B. MarcyPlace Published
City
Old SaybrookState/Province
ConnecticutDate Published
1859Call No.
WestEd MAISBN
0-918222-89-3Notes
Copy No.: 1Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent