News of the Plains and Rockies, 1803-1865
Subtitle: original narratives of overland travel and adventure selected from the Wagner-Camp and Becker bibliography of Western Americana
By: compiled and annotated by David A. White.
Contributors: Wagner, Henry Raup, 1862-1957.
Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Co.
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Spokane, Wash
Language: eng
Subjects: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Sources.; West (U.S.) -- Description and travel -- Sources.; West (U.S.) -- Discovery and exploration -- Sources.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. A. Early explorers, 1803-1812 ; B. Fur hunters, 1813-1847; title: v. 2. C. Santa Fe adventurers, 1818-1843 ; D. Settlers, 1819-1865; title: v. 3. E. Missionaries, Mormons, 1821-1864 ; F. Indian agents, captives, 1832-1865; title: v. 4. G. Warriors, 1834-1865 ; H. Scientists, artists, 1835-1859; title: v. 5. J. Later explorers, 1847-1865; title: K. Gold seekers, California, 1849-1856 ; L. Railroad forerunners, 1850-1865; title: v. 7. M. Mailmen, 1857-1865 ; N. Gold seekers, Pike's Peak, 1858-1865; title: v. 8. P. Gold seekers, other areas, 1858-1865. Cumulative index for the series.