Wagon Road from Fort Defiance to the Colorado River (1858) Hardcover – May 23, 2010

Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River (1858) is a historical book written by Edward Fitzgerald Beale. The book is a detailed account of Beale's expedition to establish a wagon road from Fort Defiance, New Mexico to the Colorado River in California. The expedition took place in 1857-1858 and was commissioned by the War Department to facilitate communication and transportation between the West Coast and the rest of the country. In the book, Beale describes the challenges and obstacles he faced during the expedition, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with Native American tribes. He also provides insight into the daily life and routines of the expedition members, as well as their interactions with the local communities they encountered along the way. The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of the early efforts to establish transportation routes across the western United States. It also sheds light on the relationships between the US government, Native American tribes, and settlers during a time of significant westward expansion. Overall, Wagon Road From Fort Defiance To The Colorado River (1858) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.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. Read more