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Thwaites, Reuben Gold
1853
1913
Thwaites, R. G. (Reuben Gold)
Croghan, George
1782
Morris, Thomas
Post, Christian Frederick
1785
Post, Frederick
Post, Christian Friedrich
Weiser, Conrad
1696
1760
Weiser, John Conrad
Weiser, Johann Conrad
Weyser, Conrad
Journals of Conrad Weiser (1748), George Croghan (1750-1765), Christian Frederick Post (1758), and Thomas Morris (1764)
$aCleveland :$bThe Arthur H. Clark Company, $c1904.
Early western travels, 1748-1846, volume 1
Journal of a tour to the Ohio; August 11-October 2, 1748, by Conrad Weiser -- A selection of letters and journals relating to tours into the western country [1750-1765], by George Croghan -- Two journals of western tours [1758, 1759], by Charles Frederick Post -- Journal [of a tour of the Maumee]; Detroit, September 25, 1764, by Captain Thomas Morris, of his Majesty's XVII Regiment of Infantry.
Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume 1" by Croghan, Morris, Post, and Weiser is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This work features a collection of annotated journals that provide extensive insights into the early exploration and settlement of the American West during a pivotal period in history. The book focuses on the experiences of early travelers and their interactions with Native American tribes, highlighting social and economic conditions during the era of early American expansion. At the start of the volume, readers are introduced to the context behind these journals, particularly emphasizing Conrad Weiser’s journey to the Ohio region in 1748 on behalf of the Pennsylvania authorities. Weiser documented his encounters with various Indigenous tribes while delivering a gift as part of diplomatic efforts to secure alliances against French influence. His initial entries depict the challenges faced during the journey, including adverse weather and the health of companions, setting the stage for his subsequent interactions with the Native Americans and contributing to a broader understanding of the dynamics in the region during the French and Indian War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
United States -- Description and travel
Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
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