Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman crossdescentfind Change image and share on social
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
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
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
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
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
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
We were soon free of the woods and bushes, and fairly upon the broad prairie. Francis Parkman broadbushfairly Change image and share on social
