The Great Salt Lake Trail

by Henry Inman

The Great Salt Lake Trail is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Inman. The book is a detailed account of the western migration during the mid-1800s, particularly focusing on the Great Salt Lake Trail, which was a popular route for pioneers heading to the West Coast. Inman provides a comprehensive overview of the trail, including its origins, the challenges faced by travelers, and the various landmarks and settlements along the way. He also describes the interactions between the pioneers and the Native American tribes they encountered, as well as the impact of the trail on the development of the American West. The Great Salt Lake Trail is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion in the United States.1898. The scope of this story written by Colonel Henry Inman and Colonel W. F. �������Wild Bill������� Cody is to present the story of the Trail in the days long before the building of a railroad was believed possible. It deals with the era of the trapper, the scout, the savage, and the passage of emigrants to the gold fields of California, when the only route was by the overland trail, and with the adventures which marked the long and weary march.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Nonfiction, Westerns

560 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1898

Reviews

[Cathy Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very old book about the west & what all they went through during traveling & discovering new areas. It was extremely hard to read. Very interesting but difficult to read.

[Avis Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had originally given this book a pass, mainly because I'd already read some of what Inman writes about in other volumes, and because I prefer full-length memoirs to anecdotes. But it turns out Inman has a good ear for a tale, and he held me riveted many times. I'd recommend this book as an introductory work for anyone wanting to learn about the American West from the days of the fur traders to the arrival of the railroad.