History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis & Clark (Volume 2); To the Sources of the Missouri, Thence Across the Rocky Mountains ... by Order of the Gove [Idioma Inglés] - Tapa blanda

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1904. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVII. The party, after procuring horses from the Sboshonees, proceed on their Journey through the mountains--The difficulties and dangers of the route--A council held with another band of the Shcshonees, of whom some account is given--They are reduced to the necessity of killing their horses for food--Captain Clark with a small party precedes the main body in quest of food, and is hospitably received by the Plerced-nose Indians--Arrival of the main body amongst this tribe, with whom a council Is held--They resolve to perform the remainder of their Journey In canoes--Sickness of the party--They descend the Kooskooskee to Its junction with Lewis river, after passing several dangerous rapids--Short description of the manners and dress of the Plerced-nose Indians. August 27.--We were now occupied in determining our route and procuring horses from the Indians. The old guide who had been sent on by captain Clark, now confirmed, by means of our interpreter, what he had already asserted, of a road up Berry creek which would lead to Indian establishments on another branch of the Columbia: his reports however were contradicted by all the Shoshonees. This representation we ascribed to a wish on their part to keep us with them during the winter, as well for the protection we might afford against their enemies, as for the purpose of consuming our merchandise amongst them; and as the old man promised to conduct us himself, that route seemed to be the most eligible. We were able to procure some horses, though not enough for all our purposes. This traffic, and our inquiries and councils with the Indians, consumed the remainder of the day. August 28.--The purchase of horses was resumed, and our stock raised to twenty-two. Having now crossed more than once the country which s...