Reproduction of the original: Narrative of A Voyage To the Northwest Coast of America by Gabriel Franchere

Gabriel Franchère's 'Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814' is a detailed account of his journey to the Pacific Northwest during the early 19th century. This compelling narrative provides readers with a firsthand look at the natural beauty, native cultures, and challenges faced by early explorers in this uncharted region. Franchère's writing style is both descriptive and informative, offering a window into the historical context of the time. Through his vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Franchère brings the Pacific Northwest to life on the page. His meticulous attention to detail and engaging prose make this book a must-read for those interested in exploration and early American history. Gabriel Franchère's personal experiences as a fur trader and explorer undoubtedly shaped the content of this book. His firsthand knowledge of the Northwest Coast and its people adds depth and authenticity to his narrative. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike, shedding light on a crucial period in American history. I highly recommend 'Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America' to anyone interested in the exploration of the Pacific Northwest and the early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans.

Colnett's journal of this expedition is published here for the first time. Editor Robert Galois provides extensive annotations, along with an introductory essay addressing the geopolitical context of the voyage and the intellectual background that shaped the writing of the journal. Galois supplements Colnett's writings with extracts from a second journal -- also previously unpublished -- by Andrew Bracey Taylor, third mate on one of the ships under Colnett's command. Also included are illustrations from Colnett's journals and a variety of maps, both contemporary and historical.

Gabriel Franchere's first-hand account of his journey to the Pacific Northwest in the early 19th century provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. From his encounters with Native American tribes to the stunning natural beauty of the region, Franchere's narrative is both informative and engaging. 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.

Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the Years 1811,1812, 1813, and 1814 recounts the history of the Pacific Fur Company, John Jacob Astor's wholly owned company of the early 19th century.

Excerpt from Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the Years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814, or the First American Settlement on the Pacific I felt justly proud of this notice of my unpretending work, especially that the latter should have contributed, as it did, to the amicable settlement of the then pending difficulties. I have attered myself ever since, that it belonged to the historical literature of the great country, which by adoption has become mine. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

For all of fur's contentious position in American culture today, historian Eric Jay Dolin shows its centrality in our nation's ever-surprising history. He argues that the trade in animal skins turned colonial America into a tumultuous frontier where global powers battled for control. From the seventeenth century right on up to the Gilded Age, the developed world's appetite for fur made the new continent, with its wealth of fur-bearing wildlife, a seemingly inexhaustible resource. The result was a major boost in the evolution of the colonies into a powerful new player on the world stage. Dolin sheds insight on the ways the fur trade created international tensions--in New England, the Great Lakes, and in the expanding West. Fur traders were often the first white men to map major rivers, forests, and mountains, then soon pushed Native Americans off their lands as John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company attempted to monopolize the West.--From publisher description.