Project Gutenberg 2016-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 148 Parker, A. A. (Amos Andrew) 1791 1893 Parker, Amos Andrew Trip to the West and Texas comprising a journey of eight thousand miles, through New-York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana and Texas, in the autumn and winter of 1834-5. Produced by Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Trip to the West and Texas" by A. A. Parker is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This narrative chronicles a journey through various states, including New York, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas, undertaken in the autumn and winter of 1834-1835. The text encompasses anecdotes and observations about the lands Parker traverses, as he aims to provide insights into the American West and Southern territories, conveying the realities of life in these burgeoning areas. The opening of the book sets the stage for Parker's exploration, detailing his departure from Exeter, New-Hampshire, as he seeks firsthand knowledge of the "unknown and unsettled regions" of America. He travels overland to Albany and begins to experience the bustling modes of transport available at that time, including canal boats and stagecoaches. Through his observations, Parker provides a vivid picture of the landscapes and communities he encounters, noting both the signs of progress and the struggles inherent in venturing into new territories. His intent is not only to document his experiences but also to offer practical insights to would-be emigrants, emphasizing the rapid changes and opportunities in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Texas -- History -- Revolution, 1835-1836 Frontier and pioneer life -- Mississippi River Valley Texas -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel F350.5 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 614520 2025-06-21T11:20:00.530885 text/html 598777 2024-10-23T01:28:01 text/html 376577 2025-06-21T11:20:08.682905 application/epub+zip 383060 2025-06-21T11:20:01.785868 application/epub+zip 270210 2025-06-21T11:20:01.145918 application/epub+zip 554330 2025-06-21T11:20:13.937896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513971 2025-06-21T11:20:08.006885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386780 2022-09-24T11:35:43.341348 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 560219 2023-09-23T07:52:49.592632 text/plain 540320 2024-10-23T01:28:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16809 2025-06-21T11:20:14.368797 application/rdf+xml 12392 2025-06-21T11:20:01.249871 image/jpeg 2201 2025-06-21T11:20:01.198864 image/jpeg 355612 2025-06-21T11:20:00.588930 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog