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Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, part 1

by Edmund Flagg (1815–1890)

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"Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, Part 1" by Edmund Flagg is a historical account penned in the early 19th century. This work collates a series of travel letters written by Flagg during his explorations of the Middle and Far West, focusing on descriptions of the landscape, native cultures, and early American settlements. The narrative illustrates the author's journey through various regions, including Missouri and Illinois, weaving in observations about the changing society of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage for Flagg's travels, highlighting his departure from Louisville, Kentucky, and the vibrant, chaotic atmosphere of the Western steamboat trade. As he describes the bustling docks and the lively steamboats, a tragic incident involving an injured engineer provides a stark contrast to the lively scenes. Flagg's acute observations offer insights into the beauty and brutality of early Western life, showcasing not only the scenery but also the human experiences intertwined with the journey, reflecting both the grandeur and the struggles of the time.

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  • Illinois · Description and travel
  • Missouri · Description and travel
  • Mississippi River Valley · Description and travel

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Volume XXVI

Early Western Travels

1748-1846

A Series of Annotated Reprints of some of the best and
rarest contemporary volumes of travel, descriptive of
the Aborigines and Social and Economic Conditions in
the Middle and Far West, during the Period of Early
American Settlement

Edited with Notes, Introductions, Index, etc., by

Reuben Gold Thwaites, LL.D.

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Contents

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  1. Volume XXVI
  2. Part I of Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837
  3. Part I of Flagg's the Far West, 1836-1837
  4. Part I of Flagg's the Far West, 1836-1837
  5. Chapter II
  6. Chapter III
  7. Chapter IV
  8. Chapter V
  9. Chapter VI
  10. Chapter VIII
  11. Chapter IX
  12. Chapter X
  13. Chapter XI
  14. Chapter XII
  15. Chapter XIII
  16. Chapter XIV
  17. Chapter XV
  18. Chapter XVII
  19. Chapter XVIII
  20. Chapter XX
  21. Chapter XXI
  22. Chapter XXII
  23. Chapter XXIV
  24. Chapter XXVI
  25. Chapter XXVII
  26. Chapter XXVIII
  27. Chapter XXIX
  28. Chapter XXX
  29. Chapter XXXI
  30. Chapter XXXII
  31. Chapter I
  32. Chapter II
  33. Chapter III
  34. Chapter IV
  35. Chapter V: "The groves were God's first temples." BRYANT
  36. Chapter VI: "I linger yet with Nature." MANFRED
  37. Chapter VII: "The hills! our mountain-wall, the hills!" Alpine Omen
  38. Chapter VIII: "Once more upon the waters, yet once more!" Childe Harold
  39. Chapter IX
  40. Chapter X
  41. Chapter XI
  42. Chapter XII
  43. Chapter XIII
  44. Chapter XIV
  45. Chapter XV
  46. Chapter XVI
  47. Chapter XVII
  48. Chapter XVIII
  49. Chapter XIX
  50. Chapter XX
  51. Chapter XXI
  52. Chapter XXII
  53. Chapter XXIII
  54. Chapter XXIV: "Westward the star of empire holds its way." BERKELEY
  55. Chapter XXV
  56. Chapter XXVI
  57. Chapter XXVII
  58. Chapter XXVIII
  59. Chapter XXIX: "Ay, but to die, and go we know not where!" Measure for Measure
  60. Chapter XXX
  61. Chapter XXXI
  62. Chapter XXXII

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This free edition of Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, part 1 by Edmund Flagg comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #42322, released 2013-03-13. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Travel Writing, History - American.

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