Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846 (1921)

""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" is a historical book written by James Christy Bell and published in 1921. The book details the events and circumstances that led to the opening of a highway that connected the eastern United States to the Pacific coast during the years 1838-1846. The book covers the period of time when the United States was expanding and exploring new territories, including the Oregon Territory and California. It highlights the efforts of explorers, pioneers, and politicians who worked to establish a transportation route that would allow for the safe and efficient passage of people and goods from the east coast to the west coast. The book examines the various routes that were considered, including the Oregon Trail and the California Trail, and the challenges that were faced in building a highway through the rugged terrain of the western United States. It also discusses the political and economic factors that influenced the decision to build a highway to the Pacific, including the desire for new markets and the need for a faster and safer transportation route. Overall, ""Opening A Highway To The Pacific, 1838-1846"" provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the efforts to establish a highway to the Pacific during a critical period in American history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion and the development of transportation infrastructure in the United States.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.