Conquering the Wilderness or New Pictorial History of the Life and Times of the Pioneer Heroes and Heroines of America

By Colonel Frank Triplett and Frank Triplett

Book Overview

""Conquering the Wilderness or New Pictorial History of the Life and Times of the Pioneer Heroes and Heroines of America"" is a book written by Colonel Frank Triplett. It is a comprehensive account of the lives of the early pioneers who conquered the wilderness and paved the way for the growth and development of America. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the struggles and triumphs of the men and women who braved the unknown, facing hostile Native Americans, harsh weather, and treacherous terrain. It covers the period from the early 1600s to the mid-1800s, chronicling the lives of famous pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and Lewis and Clark, as well as lesser-known heroes and heroines. The book is illustrated with over 500 engravings, providing a visual representation of the people, places, and events that shaped America's history. Overall, ""Conquering the Wilderness"" is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on the early history of America.1883. A full account of the romantic deeds, lofty achievements, and marvelous adventures of Boone, Kenton, Clarke, Logan, Harrod, the Wetzel Brothers, the Bradys, Poe, and other celebrated frontiersmen and Indian fighters; Crockett, Houston, Kit Carson, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill and all the famous plainsmen; Graham, Sutter, Marshall, Fremont, Kearney and other historic names of the Pacific Coast. With picturesque sketches of border life, past and present; backwoods camp-meetings, schools and Sunday-schools; heroic fortitude and noble deeds of the pioneer wives and mothers. Flatboating; the Overland route and its horrors; the Gold Fever and filibustering expeditions; vigilance committees; Lafitte, Walker, Brigham Young, etc.; eccentricities and self-sacrificing labors of Cartwright, Axley and other celebrated pioneer preachers and describing life and adventure on the Plains and in the mining camps of today, including hunting, trapping, freighting, ranching, herding. Posttrading, Indian agencies, scouts, guides and desperadoes; immense fortunes of western millionaires, how made, etc. With 200 portraits from life and original and striking engravings from designs by Nast, Darley and other eminent artists.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: 1162742194
• ISBN13: 9781162742199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 744 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"