Personal Recollections of Pioneer Life on the Mountains and Plains of the Great West (1920)

Personal Recollections of Pioneer Life on the Mountains and Plains of the Great West is a memoir written by Luke Voorhees in 1920. The book offers a detailed account of the author's experiences as a pioneer in the American West during the late 19th century. Voorhees describes his childhood in Ohio and his family's move to Kansas in the 1860s. He then recounts his travels through the Rocky Mountains and his time living in various western states, including Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Throughout the book, Voorhees offers firsthand accounts of the challenges and dangers faced by pioneers in the West, including harsh weather conditions, encounters with Native Americans, and the struggle to establish homes and communities in remote areas. The book also includes descriptions of the natural beauty of the West, including the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, and the Grand Canyon. Overall, Personal Recollections of Pioneer Life on the Mountains and Plains of the Great West is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the experiences of early settlers in the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.