Synopses & Reviews
WARRIORS, 1834-1865
Thompson B. Wheelock, 1834, Col. Dodgeand#8217;s expedition
Joel R. Poinsett, 1838, Protection of Western frontier
Anonymous, 1839, S. W. Kearnyand#8217;s Dragoon expedition
Joel R. Poinsett, 1840, Defence of Western frontier
Stephen W. Kearny, 1845, Summer campaign to the Rocky Mts.
Thomas Swords, 1848, Ft. Leavenworth to California
James H. Carleton, 1855, Excursion to the ruins of Abo
Randolph B. Marcy, 1858, Camp Scott to New Mexico
James H. Carleton, 1860, Massacre at Mt. Meadows
Alfred Sully, 1864, Indian expedition
John M. Chivington, 1865, To the people of Coloradoand#133;Sand Creek
John Evans, 1865, Reply re massacre of Cheyennes
John W. Wright, 1865, Chivington massacre of Cheyennes
SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS, 1835-1859
John Ball, 1835, Geology west of Rocky Mountains
John J. Audubon, 1843, Journey to the Yellowstone
George Catlin, 1848, Catlinand#8217;s notes for the emigrant
David D. Owen and Dr. John Evans, 1852, Geological surveyand#133;Nebraska
Joseph Leidy, 1858, Extinct vertebrata, Niobrara River
Ferdinand V. Hayden and Joseph Leidy, 1859, Geology of Bad Lands
Synopsis
For more than a century the history of the American Frontier, particularly the West, has been the speciality of the Arthur H. Clark Company. We publish new books, both interpretive and documentary, in small, high-quality editions for the collector, researcher, and library.
Table of Contents
v. 1. A. Early explorers, 1803-1812 ; B. Fur hunters, 1813-1847 -- v. 2. C. Santa Fe adventurers, 1818-1843 ; D. Settlers, 1819-1865 -- v. 3. E. Missionaries, Mormons, 1821-1864 ; F. Indian agents, captives, 1832-1865 -- v. 4. G. Warriors, 1834-1865 ; H. Scientists, artists, 1835-1859