We were soon free of the woods and bushes, and fairly upon the broad prairie. Francis Parkman Read Quote
We were now, as I before mentioned, upon this St. Joseph’s trail. It was evident, by the traces, that large parties were a few days in advance of us; and as we too supposed them to be Mormons, we had some apprehension of interruption. Francis Parkman Read Quote
We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph’s trail. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a mile or more; and far in the rear against the horizon, the white wagons creeping slowly along. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Our New England climate is mild and equable compared with that of the Platte. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Not a breath of air stirred over the free and open prairie; the clouds were like light piles of cotton; and where the blue sky was visible, it wore a hazy and languid aspect. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Many of the Iroquois and Huron houses were of similar construction, the partitions being at the sides only, leaving a wide passage down the middle of the house. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses. Francis Parkman Read Quote
