Quote by: Francis Parkman

We were now, as I before mentioned, upon this St. Joseph's trail. It was evident, by the traces, that large parties were a few days in advance of us; and as we too supposed them to be Mormons, we had some apprehension of interruption.


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Author Bio


  • NameFrancis Parkman
  • DescriptionAmerican historian
  • BornSeptember 16, 1823
  • DiedNovember 8, 1893
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionHorticulturist; Historian; Writer
  • WorksThe Oregon Trail: Sketches Of Prairie And Rocky-Mountain Life; France And England In North America