Sporting Excursions in the Rocky Mountains

Sporting Excursions in the Rocky Mountains is a travelogue by John Kirk Townsend, an ornithologist and naturalist. First published in 1839, the book chronicles Townsend's exploration of the American West and his encounters with the wildlife and Indigenous people of the region. A valuable resource for researchers of the American West and natural history.

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