The Prairie Travelers,
the 1859 Handbook for Westbound Pioneers
by Randolph B. Marcy
Part Number: BOOK-PT
Availability: In Stock
Price: $8.99
Along with a good rifle and a sturdy horse, this guidebook was essential for westward-bound pioneers. Originally published by the War Department, Capt. Marcy's manual offers life-or-death advice on choosing the best routes to California, food supplies, treating snakebites, fording rivers, and encountering Native Americans.

Soft cover, 256 pages, with 21 original illustrations.
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