The Awakening of the Desert by Julius Charles Birge

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Author Birge, Julius Charles, 1839-1923
LoC No. 13000024
Title The Awakening of the Desert
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Summary "The Awakening of the Desert" by Julius Charles Birge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of a group of men embarking on a westward expedition across the American plains during the tumultuous post-Civil War era, particularly focusing on their journey to the Pacific Coast. The book explores themes of adventure, survival, and the interaction between settlers and the Native American tribes of the time. The opening of the book introduces a group of six men in Whitewater, Wisconsin, who gather around a fire to discuss a proposed camping trip to the Pacific Coast in spring 1866. Led by Captain Hill Whitmore, the party plans to outfit a wagon train to transport goods across the plains to Salt Lake, which poses both an opportunity for economic gain and considerable risks due to hostile encounters with Native Americans. As they prepare for their journey, the young members of the party reflect on their aspirations and the allure of the wild West, setting the stage for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead on their path. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Subject West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs
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EBook-No. 41333
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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