Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River (1858) - Hardcover

by Edward Fitzgerald Beale (Author)

Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River (1858) is a historical book written by Edward Fitzgerald Beale. It is a detailed account of his expedition to establish a wagon road from Fort Defiance, New Mexico, to the Colorado River in California. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides a general overview of the expedition, including its purpose, the equipment used, and the challenges faced by the team. The second part is a day-by-day account of the journey, including descriptions of the terrain, the weather, and the encounters with Native American tribes. Beale's writing is vivid and engaging, providing readers with a glimpse into the challenges and adventures of early American explorers. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the development of transportation infrastructure in the American West during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.