A Pedestrious Tour, of Four Thousand Miles, Through the Western States and Territories, During the Winter and Spring of 1818. Interspersed With Brief Reflections Upon a Great Variety of Topics

Book excerpt: Estwick Evans's A Pedestrious Tour is a fascinating account of one man's journey through the western states and territories of the United States in the early 19th century. Walking over four thousand miles, Evans encountered a wide range of people, places, and experiences, and recorded them all in this engaging and insightful book. From the majesty of the Rocky Mountains to the squalor of the frontier towns, Evans offers a vivid and unforgettable portrait of America in its early years. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.