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This firsthand account of an expedition from Pittsburgh to the Rocky Mountains offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of western exploration. With descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the western wilderness, and commentary on the relations between Native Americans and European explorers, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.