This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: rc01001450
Title: A New Guide for Emigrants to the West
Credits:
Produced by David Garcia, Barbara Kosker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "A New Guide for Emigrants to the West" by John Mason Peck is a practical guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for individuals considering emigration to western states, particularly Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, along with the territories of Wisconsin and Arkansas. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in the historical context of westward migration in America and those seeking detailed information on the land, climate, and opportunities that await in these regions. The opening of the book introduces the vast and intriguing Valley of the Mississippi, emphasizing its rapid transformation due to the influx of settlers and the development of infrastructure. Peck outlines the significant physical features of the valley, its potential for agricultural abundance, and the growing population. He addresses the motivations for emigration, including the promise of plentiful resources and improved quality of life, while providing a historical overview of past explorations and settlements in the area. The author aims to equip prospective emigrants with essential information about the region, addressing both the excitement and the challenges of starting anew in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Peck, John Mason, 1789-1858
EBook No.: 27394
Published: Dec 3, 2008
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River Valley
Subject: Ohio River Valley
Subject: Northwest, Old
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: rc01001450
Title: A New Guide for Emigrants to the West
Credits:
Produced by David Garcia, Barbara Kosker and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "A New Guide for Emigrants to the West" by John Mason Peck is a practical guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a manual for individuals considering emigration to western states, particularly Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, along with the territories of Wisconsin and Arkansas. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in the historical context of westward migration in America and those seeking detailed information on the land, climate, and opportunities that await in these regions. The opening of the book introduces the vast and intriguing Valley of the Mississippi, emphasizing its rapid transformation due to the influx of settlers and the development of infrastructure. Peck outlines the significant physical features of the valley, its potential for agricultural abundance, and the growing population. He addresses the motivations for emigration, including the promise of plentiful resources and improved quality of life, while providing a historical overview of past explorations and settlements in the area. The author aims to equip prospective emigrants with essential information about the region, addressing both the excitement and the challenges of starting anew in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Peck, John Mason, 1789-1858
EBook No.: 27394
Published: Dec 3, 2008
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Mississippi River Valley
Subject: Ohio River Valley
Subject: Northwest, Old
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.