Early exploration of the Great Plains -- First white men at Scotts Bluff -- Rediscovery of the central overland route -- The Rocky Mountain fur trade -- The tragedy of Scotts Bluff -- The first wagons -- Traders, missionaries, and adventurers -- Migration to Oregon -- Scotts Bluff and the Forty-Niners -- Oregon-California trail geography at Scotts Bluff -- Gold rush trading posts at Scotts Bluff -- Coming of the bullwhackers -- Pony Express to iron horse -- Warfare on the plains -- Hunters, miners, cowboys, and homesteaders -- Natural history of Scotts Bluff -- Prehistory of the Scotts Bluff region -- Guide to the area.
Series:
National Park Service historical handbook series ; no. 28
OCLC:
(OCoLC)2848527
LCCN:
58062335
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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