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The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions

By Randolph B. Marcy
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A practical field manual for organizing and extended overland expeditions, offering route comparisons and step-by-step guidance on company organization, wagons, teams, and provisioning. It covers marching routines, animal care and herding, methods for finding and purifying water, river and desert crossings, camp selection and sanitation, tents and rapid-travel equipment, packing and saddle techniques, use of guides and hunters, hunting methods, and defensive scouting. The work also provides itineraries, maps, and illustrations to support decision making for long journeys across the plains and mountain approaches.

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Randolph B. Marcy

Randolph B. Marcy was an American army officer and explorer known for his contributions to the literature of travel and exploration in the mid-19th century. His most notable work, "The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions," serves as a practical guide for those undertaking journeys across the American West. Marcy's insights into the challenges of overland travel, including navigation, supplies, and survival strategies, reflect his extensive experience in the field. His writings not only provided valuable information to pioneers and settlers but also contributed to the broader understanding of the American frontier during a pivotal period in U.S. history.

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