The Emigrant S Guide To Oregon And California

Published in 1845, this guidebook for pioneers is a reproduction of one of the most collectible books about California and the Western movement. It was the guidebook used by the Donner Party on their fateful journey. In addition, because Hastings' shortcut route through the Rockies produced such tragedy, the War Department commissioned The Prairie Traveler.

Lansford Warren Hastings’ The Emigrants’ Guide to Oregon and California serves as a captivating window into mid-19th-century America. Published in 1845, this handbook beckons pioneers with vivid descriptions of the lush landscapes of California and Oregon. Hastings paints scenes of untamed beauty, enticing those seeking a fresh start in the rugged frontier. However, beneath the picturesque prose lies a hidden agenda: Hastings aspired to establish an independent Republic of California, positioning himself as its ruler. Despite his failed ambitions, this work remains essential reading for anyone intrigued by the forces that shaped the settling of the American West.

Excerpt from The Emigrants' Guide to Oregon and California: Containing Scenes and Incidents of a Party of Oregon Emigrants, a Description of Oregon, Scenes and Incidents of a Party of California Emigrants, and a Description of California; With a Description of the Different Routes to Those Countries The company having left our unfortunate encampment, on Sweet-wa ter, early in the morning, soon passed Independence rock, which will be described, in the description of the routes. A Mr. Lovejoy and myself stopped at this rock, with a view of Spending a few hours, in examining its peculiar structure, as well as to observe the various names, there to be seen, of individuals who have passed that way; and at the same time, to inscribe our own names, with the number of our company, the date of our passing; and whatever else might occur to us, as being serviceable to those who might subsequently pass that way. Having provided ourselves with materials for lettering, we tied our horses at the foot of this extraor dinary rock, where we also left our guns, and commenced our toilsome assent up the rocky declivity. The company had, in the mean time, gone on, supposing that we would find nofldifficulty in overtaking them, whenever we had accomplished our purpose. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Contains letters, journals, and reminiscences showing the impact of the frontier on women's lives and the role of women in the West.