A Knickerbocker Goes West

'A Tour on the Prairies' - Washington Irving - 1832

- Book Recommendation -

For those armchair travelers yearning for 'undiscovered countries', Irving offers just the tale - Rangers, Native-Americans, Prairie Fires, Bison, Campfire Gourmands, Guns & much more!!! These observations, taken from his travels on the western frontier circa 1832, illustrate a fascinating period of westward expansion, exploration and exploitation. Pack your chaps, lassos and pemmican. Also, be sure to pick a stout horse - you'll need one.