Explorations of William H. Ashley and Jedediah Smith, 1822-1829 - Softcover

Dale, Harrison Clifford; Ronda, James P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803265913 ISBN 13: 9780803265912

Publisher: Bison Books, 1991

Synopsis

William H. Ashley's expedition up the Missouri River in 1822 met with misfortunes that forced far-reaching changes in the fur-trading operations of the West. His claim to fame as an entrepreneur and explorer is clear in The Explorations of William H. Ashley and Jedediah Smith. Just as vivid is the story of the Bible-quoting Jedediah Smith, a member of Ashley's original expedition, who branched off into little-known regions, becoming the first American to reach California by an overland route. In his introduction, James P. Ronda supplies the historical context for their explorations. A professor of history at the University of Tulsa, he is the author of Lewis and Clark among the Indians (1984) and Astoria and Empire (1990).

About this title

Synopsis:

Following an introduction which supplies the historical context of their explorations, this volume traces the travels of two American fur traders who played a pivotal role in the development of the American fur business, as well as expanding American knowledge of the Western frontier.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bison Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0803265913
• ISBN 13: 9780803265912
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360