We were soon free of the woods and bushes, and fairly upon the broad prairie. Francis Parkman broadbushfairly Change image and share on social
Many of the Iroquois and Huron houses were of similar construction, the partitions being at the sides only, leaving a wide passage down the middle of the house. Francis Parkman constructionhousehuron Change image and share on social
It was a rich and gorgeous sunset - an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below. Francis Parkman americancopseextensive Change image and share on social
Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures. Francis Parkman artbackbring share on social
Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri. Francis Parkman earlyhundredkansa Change image and share on social
The great medley of Oregon and California emigrants, at their camps around Independence, had heard reports that several additional parties were on the point of setting out from St. Joseph's farther to the northward. Francis Parkman additionalcaliforniacamp share on social
We were now, as I before mentioned, upon this St. Joseph's trail. It was evident, by the traces, that large parties were a few days in advance of us; and as we too supposed them to be Mormons, we had some apprehension of interruption. Francis Parkman advanceapprehensionday share on social
A military road led from this point to Fort Leavenworth, and for many miles the farms and cabins of the Delawares were scattered at short intervals on either hand. Francis Parkman cabindelawarefarm Change image and share on social
Four men are missing; R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether killed or lost, we cannot tell. Francis Parkman appearancebuffaloemigrant Change image and share on social
America, when it became known to Europeans, was, as it had long been, a scene of wide-spread revolution. Francis Parkman americaeuropeanlong Change image and share on social
