We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident. Francis Parkman accidentadditionalanimal Change image and share on social
Our New England climate is mild and equable compared with that of the Platte. Francis Parkman climatecompareengland Change image and share on social
Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a mile or more; and far in the rear against the horizon, the white wagons creeping slowly along. Francis Parkman advancebackcreep share on social
Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses. Francis Parkman blockdefensivefact Change image and share on social
The reader need not be told that John Bull never leaves home without encumbering himself with the greatest possible load of luggage. Our companions were no exception to the rule. Francis Parkman bullcompanionencumber Change image and share on social
The fortified towns of the Hurons were all on the side exposed to Iroquois incursions. Francis Parkman exposefortifyhuron Change image and share on social
We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph's trail. Francis Parkman arriveclosejoseph Change image and share on social
Not a breath of air stirred over the free and open prairie; the clouds were like light piles of cotton; and where the blue sky was visible, it wore a hazy and languid aspect. Francis Parkman airaspectblue Change image and share on social
Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman crossdescentfind Change image and share on social
A few hours' ride brought us to the banks of the river Kansas. Francis Parkman bankbringhour Change image and share on social
