Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832; and Townsend's Narrative of a Journey across the Rocky Mountains, 1834

This volume gathers two firsthand travel narratives of early overland expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, recounting difficult crossings of prairies and the Rocky Mountains, camp life, hunting, and river travel. One account follows a small party that endures losses, wintering near the Columbia and negotiating with established fur-trade posts; the other traces a separate journey across the mountains with practical observations on routes, resources, and encounters with Indigenous peoples. Blending vivid travelogue, logistical detail, and reflections on trade and settlement prospects, the texts document the physical hardships and commercial ambitions that shaped early access to the far western interior.