Adventure in Red River - Report on the Exploration of the Headwaters of the Red River by Captain Randolph Marcy and Captain McClellan

Autor*innen

• Grant Foreman

Parameter

• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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Set against the backdrop of the western United States, this diary chronicles the experiences of two soldiers tasked with mapping territory for a reservation. The narrative reveals troubling historical attitudes towards Native Americans, depicting them as "savages" in a time of exploitation for material gain. While some language may be jarring to modern readers, the book serves as a crucial reflection on evolving mindsets and the complexities of American history, making it essential for those interested in exploration and cultural change.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover