It was a rich and gorgeous sunset – an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman Read Quote
America, when it became known to Europeans, was, as it had long been, a scene of wide-spread revolution. Francis Parkman Read Quote
A military road led from this point to Fort Leavenworth, and for many miles the farms and cabins of the Delawares were scattered at short intervals on either hand. Francis Parkman Read Quote
The great medley of Oregon and California emigrants, at their camps around Independence, had heard reports that several additional parties were on the point of setting out from St. Joseph’s farther to the northward. Francis Parkman Read Quote
The reader need not be told that John Bull never leaves home without encumbering himself with the greatest possible load of luggage. Our companions were no exception to the rule. Francis Parkman Read Quote
We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident. Francis Parkman Read Quote
Four men are missing; R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether killed or lost, we cannot tell. Francis Parkman Read Quote
The fortified towns of the Hurons were all on the side exposed to Iroquois incursions. Francis Parkman Read Quote
