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The Prairie Traveler

by Randolph Barnes Marcy · 1859

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Filled with helpful information that was essential for safe travel west as well as a fascinating view of the strenuous life faced by prairie travelers before the era of the railroad.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
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westernwesternMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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