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Author Wied, Maximilian, Prinz von, 1782-1867
Editor Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
Illustrator Bodmer, Karl, 1809-1893
Translator Lloyd, Hannibal Evans, 1771-1847
Title Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834, part 2
Series Title Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 23
Note Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Maximilian, Prince of Wied's, Travels in the Interior of North America" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book documents the author's extensive travels and observations in North America, particularly focusing on encounters with Indigenous tribes, descriptions of the landscapes, and insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. At the start of the narrative, the author provides a detailed account of his experiences at Fort Union during a summer visit in 1833. He describes the bustling activity at the fort as provisions are unloaded and assesses the living conditions and interactions between different Native American tribes, including the Assiniboins and Crees. The opening section vividly depicts various cultural elements, including clothing, ceremonial practices, and social dynamics among the tribes, setting the stage for the author's ensuing journey into the uncharted territories of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Indians of North America
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject Indians of North America -- Languages
Subject Natural history -- United States
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EBook-No. 47392
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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