Explorers of the American West: Mapping the World through Primary Documents

Mapping the World through Primary Documents

With original primary source documents, this anthology brings readers into the vast unknown 19th-century American West—through the eyes of the explorers who saw it for the first time.

• Collects primary source materials such as journal entries, book excerpts, and maps from various 19th-century American explorers, enabling readers to "discover" the vast unknown American West, as seen for the first time by those of European descent

• Includes a topical guide to aid readers in cross-referencing entries

• Presents illustrations and photographs as well as original textual documents and maps