The Personal Narrative Of James O. Pattie

The Personal Narrative of James O. Pattie is a memoir written by James Ohio Pattie, detailing his experiences as a fur trader and explorer in the American West during the early 19th century. The book is divided into three parts, with the first section describing Pattie's journey from Missouri to Santa Fe, where he and his companions established a trading post. The second section recounts Pattie's travels through California, where he encountered various Native American tribes and witnessed the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence. The final section of the book describes Pattie's imprisonment by the Mexican government and his eventual release. Throughout the book, Pattie offers detailed descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people he encountered, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in the American West during this period. The Personal Narrative of James O. Pattie is considered an important historical text, offering valuable insights into the early exploration and settlement of the American West.During An Expedition From St. Louis, Through The Vast Regions Between That Place And The Pacific Ocean. And Thence Back Through The City Of Mexico To Veracruz, During Journeyings Of Six Years; In Which He And His Father, Who Accompanied Him, Suffered Unheard Of Hardships And Dangers, Had Various Conflicts With The Indians, And Were Made Captives, In Which Captivity His Father Died; Together With A Description Of The Country, And The Various Nations Through Which They Passed.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.