Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Joel Palmer's seminal work, 'Palmer's Journal of Travels Over the Rocky Mountains, 1845-1846,' offers a captivating and meticulous narrative of his expedition across a rugged and uncharted American frontier. Palmer's journal provides an unparalleled account of the landscape's grandeur and the challenges faced by early settlers. Stylistically, the journal utilizes a straightforward and descriptive prose, immersing the reader in the vernacular of the mid-19th century. This historical travelogue not only serves as a vital document of pioneering life but also fits within the tradition of American transcendentalist literature, echoing the philosophies of contemporary writers like Emerson and Thoreau with its reflection on nature and the human spirit. Joel Palmer, an entrepreneur and adventurer, was driven by the very ethos that propelled the westward expansion of the United States. Through his eyes, we gain insights into the aspirations and trials of immigrants seeking prosperity and freedom. His journal, rich with details, provides invaluable information on the Oregon Trail and the settlement of the Pacific Northwest. His personal initiative to chart these territories reflects the broader narrative of American exploration and Manifest Destiny. As a definitive resource for historians and literary enthusiasts alike, 'Palmer's Journal of Travels' is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the spirit of the American West. The book illuminates the complexities of frontier life and embodies the resilient and explorative nature of the era's people. Recommended for its first-hand perspective, it is a historical treasure that brings the reader face-to-face with America's past and the boundless determination that shaped its present.
Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook jargon
Languages : en
Pages : 189
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Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher: Fairfield, Wash. : Ye Galleon Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781290879361
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinook jargon
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher:
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Category : Chinook Wawa language
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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In 1842-43, farmers in areas on the border of the unsettled west were seized with "Oregon fever" and began to emigrate to to the fertile regions of the Oregon territory, at that time jointly occupied by a few British and American settlers and fur traders. In June 1846, the lands south of the 49th degree of north latitude now comprising the states of Washington, Oregon, and parts of Idaho and Montana were formally recognized by Great Britain as part of the United States, but three or four years before the treaty American emigrants were convinced that the United States would take over the territory and they were eager to stake their claims early. One of the most articulate emigrants was the author whose account of that journey was published into this book.
Author: Joel Palmer
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Category : Overland journeys to the Pacific
Languages : en
Pages : 25
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Author: Joel Palmer
Publisher:
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Category : Chinook Wawa language
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Author: Henry Spalding
Publisher: Travel in America
ISBN: 9781429002561
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A Canadian who emigrated to the U.S. as a young man travels to the Pacific Northwest. The book contains significant chapters on language, a table of distances, and recommended clothing for those planning a similar journey.
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 824
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Includes the Proceedings of the Royal geographical society, formerly pub. separately.
