The Pathfinders

The Pathfinders is a historical book written by Robert Glass Cleland. It is a comprehensive account of the exploration and settlement of the American West in the 19th century. The book covers the period from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the end of the 19th century, and it focuses on the role of the pathfinders who helped open up the West to settlement.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the early explorers, including Lewis and Clark, John C. Fremont, and Kit Carson. The second part covers the period of westward expansion, including the California Gold Rush, the Mormon migration, and the building of the transcontinental railroad. The third part covers the settlement of the West, including the Homestead Act, the Indian Wars, and the closing of the frontier.Throughout the book, Cleland provides vivid descriptions of the challenges faced by the pathfinders, including harsh terrain, hostile Native Americans, and extreme weather conditions. He also explores the impact of westward expansion on the environment, the economy, and the social fabric of the United States.The Pathfinders is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the history of the United States.1929. Of the series California edited by John Russell McCarthy. Contents: First on the California Coast; The Greatest of English Rovers; Explorers from Manila and New Spain; By Sea to San Diego; Soldier and Friar-The Story of the Overland Advance; The Long Trail to Monterey; Conquerors of the Desert; Visitors from Other Lands; Merchant Adventurers from New England; Jedediah Smith, the Pathfinder of the Sierras; The Trails of the Fur Traders; The First of the Overland Settlers; John Charles Fremont; and A Tragedy of the Trail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.