The Journal of a Voyage up the River Missouri is a fascinating account of an 1811 journey up the Missouri River. The journal was written by Henry Marie Brackenridge, but includes contributions from Jedediah Vincent Huntington and Reuben Gold Thwaites. The journal offers a unique insight into life on the river and the landscape of the American West in the early 19th century.
An account of an early 19th century diplomatic mission to the newly independent countries of South America. Brackenridge combines travelogue with political analysis, offering a firsthand view of the region's history, culture, and politics.
Brackenridge recounts his journey to South America as part of an American naval mission. He explores various regions of the continent, including Brazil, Chile, and Peru, and provides detailed descriptions of the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters along the way. This firsthand account of early 19th century South America is a valuable historical document.
his collection refers to the European settlements in North America through independence, with emphasis on the history of the thirteen colonies of Britain. Attention is paid to the histories of Jamestown and the early colonial interactions with Native Americans. The contextual framework of this collection highlights 16th century English, Scottish, French, Spanish, and Dutch expansion.