The Journal Of A Tour Into The Territory Northwest Of The Allegheny Mountains, Made In The Spring Of The Year 1803 (1805)

The Journal of a Tour into the Territory Northwest of the Allegheny Mountains, Made in the Spring of the Year 1803 is a historical book written by Thaddeus Mason Harris. The book is a first-hand account of Harris' travels through the territory that would later become the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Harris was a Congregational minister from Massachusetts who was sent on this journey by the Massachusetts Historical Society to explore and document the region.The book is divided into six parts, each detailing a different leg of Harris' journey. He begins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and travels westward through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Along the way, he encounters Native American tribes, explores the land and its resources, and documents the customs and practices of the settlers he meets.Harris' observations provide a fascinating glimpse into life in the early 19th century. He describes the landscape, flora and fauna, and the people he encounters with great detail. He also provides insight into the political and economic conditions of the region at the time, including the impact of the Louisiana Purchase and the tensions between settlers and Native Americans.The Journal of a Tour into the Territory Northwest of the Allegheny Mountains, Made in the Spring of the Year 1803 was originally published in 1805 and has since been reprinted several times. It is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the early history of the United States and the development of the Midwest.With A Geographical And Historical Account Of The State Of Ohio.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.