Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman crossdescentfind Change image and share on social
Many of the Iroquois and Huron houses were of similar construction, the partitions being at the sides only, leaving a wide passage down the middle of the house. Francis Parkman constructionhousehuron Change image and share on social
We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident. Francis Parkman accidentadditionalanimal Change image and share on social
Our New England climate is mild and equable compared with that of the Platte. Francis Parkman climatecompareengland Change image and share on social
Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a mile or more; and far in the rear against the horizon, the white wagons creeping slowly along. Francis Parkman advancebackcreep share on social
It was a rich and gorgeous sunset - an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below. Francis Parkman americancopseextensive Change image and share on social
The fortified towns of the Hurons were all on the side exposed to Iroquois incursions. Francis Parkman exposefortifyhuron Change image and share on social
The great medley of Oregon and California emigrants, at their camps around Independence, had heard reports that several additional parties were on the point of setting out from St. Joseph's farther to the northward. Francis Parkman additionalcaliforniacamp share on social
We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph's trail. Francis Parkman arriveclosejoseph Change image and share on social
Not a breath of air stirred over the free and open prairie; the clouds were like light piles of cotton; and where the blue sky was visible, it wore a hazy and languid aspect. Francis Parkman airaspectblue Change image and share on social
