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The Perilous West: Seven Amazing Explorers and the Founding of the Oregon Trail
By Morris, Larry E.
- ISBN
- 9781442211124 9781442211148
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
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Starred Review on February 1, 2013 | Social Sciences
Morris (The Fate of the Corps: What Became of the Lewis and Clark Explorers After the Expedition) here focuses on the early 1800s Western fur trade, beginning with Robert McClellan and Ramsey Crooks, both of whom started up the Missouri River in 1806, each meeting the returning Lewis and Clark expedition. Despite the title, the adventures of many more than seven major historical figures are prese...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
