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Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837, part 2; and De Smet's Letters and Sketches, 1841-1842

By Edmund Flagg
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The collection combines two nineteenth-century accounts of the trans-Mississippi West: travel essays that trace French settlements along the Mississippi and Illinois valleys, describing village life, customs, fortifications such as Fort Chartres, ancient mounds, geology of the American Bottom, and settler hardships; and a series of Jesuit missionary letters and sketches from extended residence among Rocky Mountain Indigenous peoples, offering detailed ethnographic observations, travel narratives, scenes of worship and daily life, and a symbolic catechism adapted for local communities. Together the pieces blend historical reminiscence, landscape description, and firsthand cultural reportage.

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Edmund Flagg

Edmund Flagg was an American author and journalist known for his contributions to 19th-century literature. He is particularly recognized for his novel "Edmond Dantès," which draws inspiration from Alexandre Dumas's classic "The Count of Monte Cristo." Flagg's work often reflects his interests in exploration and the American West, as seen in his writings such as "Flagg's The Far West, 1836-1837." His literary output includes a mix of fiction and travel narratives, showcasing his diverse interests and experiences. Through his writings, Flagg provides a glimpse into the cultural and geographical landscapes of his time.

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