Webb24 maj 2013 · The Prairie Traveler Randolph B. Marcy (1812 - 1887) Commissioned by the US War Department and written in 1859 by a decorated US Army captain, The Prairie Traveler is a complete how-to travel guide for the westward-bound pioneer. Webb7 mars 2012 · Its author, Captain Randolph B. Marcy of the U.S. Army, spent most of his military career in the West. At the invitation of the War Department, he shared the benefits of his frontier experience in this remarkable book. To today's reader, Marcy's manual offers a fascinating view of the rigors and hazards of crossing the country.

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WebbFrom ABE: This was the indispensable handbook for American pioneers traveling west in the mid 19th century. Commissioned and published by the U.S. government and written in a straightforward and helpful voice by U.S. Army officer Randolph Barnes Marcy (1812-1887), it offers all the useful and necessary advice overland travelers to the far West needed to … WebbThe Prairie Traveler: The 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers Randolph Barnes Marcy 3.95 203 ratings29 reviews Want to read Kindle $9.45 Rate this book Along with a good rifle and a sturdy horse, this guide was an essential companion for any westward-bound pioneer of the nineteenth century. how do giraffes stay cool

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WebbThe Prairie Traveler: A Handbook for Overland Expeditions by Marcy, Randolph B. £4.99. £10.99. Free Postage. Times We Had: Life with William Randolph Hearst by Marion … WebbMarcy's book was helpful to neophyte travelers on the Southern Overland Trail and to a lesser extent on the Northern route. There is good advice ranging from simple, but easily … how do girl have baby