Excerpt from Commerce of the Prairies, or the Journal of a Santa Fé Trader, Vol. 1 of 2: During Eight Expeditions Across the Great Western Prairies, and a Residence of Nearly Nine Years in Northern Mexico
I am perfectly sensible, however, that, in the selection of matter, and in the execution of my work, it is very far from being what it should be, and what, in more capable hands, it might have been. I only trust, that, with all its imperfections, it may be found to contain some new and not unimportant facts, which may be thought, in some measure.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins and growth of the Santa Fe trade in the 19th century, a commerce route between the United States and Mexico that brought goods to New Mexico and connected the region to the broader United States economy. Broken into two volumes, the author combines their observations and experiences as a proprietor in the trade with historical and geographical research to present a detailed account of the inner workings and development of this commercial artery. The author provides insights into the lives of Native American tribes who inhabited the prairies, chronicles key figures in the trade's growth, and analyzes the difficulties faced by those traveling the route before the establishment of government protection. Ultimately, the text seeks to illuminate the impact of the Santa Fe trade on the region and provide a comprehensive guide to its history and influence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332718726_0
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