... Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River: Letter From The Secretary Of War, Transmitting The Report Of The Superintendant Of The Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River

By Edward Fitzgerald Beale

Book Overview

Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River is a historical book written by Edward Fitzgerald Beale in 1858. The book is an account of Beale's expedition to establish a wagon road from Fort Defiance, New Mexico to the Colorado River in California. Beale was appointed by the US government to survey and map out the route for the road, which was intended to provide a faster and more direct route for mail and supplies to reach the western territories.The book details Beale's journey through the rugged terrain of the American Southwest, including encounters with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain. Beale also describes the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the geological features he encountered along the way.Throughout the book, Beale provides detailed maps and descriptions of the route he took, making it a valuable resource for historians and geographers. He also includes his observations on the potential for settlement and development in the region, as well as his thoughts on the future of transportation in the American West.Overall, Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River is an important historical document that provides insight into the early days of westward expansion in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166570215
• ISBN13: 9781166570217
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"