Narrative of Richard Lee Mason in the Pioneer West, 1819

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mason, Richard Lee, -1824

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Narrative of Richard Lee Mason in the Pioneer West, 1819" by Richard Lee Mason is a historical account written in the early 20th century that chronicles the author's journey from Philadelphia to Illinois in 1819. The book captures a pivotal time in American history as the frontier was expanding, and it reflects on the experiences, landscapes, and people encountered by Mason throughout his travels. The narrative serves as a unique glimpse into pioneering life in the early 19th century. The content of the book is structured as a diary, providing detailed observations of the various regions Mason traversed, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. Mason recounts his travels with vivid descriptions of the geography and the hardships he faced, such as poor accommodations, rough roads, and encounters with both friendly and hostile individuals. Significant themes include the disparity between the expected promise of the West and the reality of the land and its inhabitants, as well as the dangers posed by lawlessness and crime in the burgeoning territories. Throughout the narrative, Mason reflects on the contrasts between the civilized east and the untamed west, providing readers with insights into the broader struggles of westward expansion during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-10-24