Isbn: 9781025970745 - the santa fe trail (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Santa Fe Trail' is a comprehensive and evocative history of one of North America's most iconic westward routes. Written by R.L. Duffus, this work chronicles the trail's transformation from a dangerous path used by early explorers and fur traders into a vital artery of international commerce connecting Missouri to the high desert of New Mexico.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Santa Fe Trail" is a comprehensive and evocative history of one of North America's most iconic westward routes. Written by R.L. Duffus, this work chronicles the trail's transformation from a dangerous path used by early explorers and fur traders into a vital artery of international commerce connecting Missouri to the high desert of New Mexico.The narrative captures the spirit of the nineteenth-century frontier, detailing the experiences of the merchants, soldiers, and adventurers who braved the rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, and complex cultural landscapes of the Great Plains and the Southwest. Duffus explores the profound economic and political impact of the trail, highlighting how it facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas between the United States and the northern provinces of Mexico. From the first successful expedition led by William Becknell to the eventual arrival of the railroad, "The Santa Fe Trail" provides a vivid account of the wagon trains, the rise of trading posts, and the significant encounters that shaped the history of the American West. This work remains an essential resource for readers interested in the logistical challenges and the human endurance that defined this legendary highway of the plains.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…