The Oregon Trail

Francis Parkman

The Oregon Trail is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Parkman Jr., first published in 1849. It chronicles Parkman's journey along the Oregon Trail in 1846, detailing the challenges, hardships, and adventures encountered during his travels across the American frontier. As Parkman and his companions navigate rugged terrain, harsh weather, and encounters with Native American tribes, he provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and insights into the lives of pioneers seeking a better life in the West. "The Oregon Trail" is celebrated for its authenticity and remains a classic account of westward expansion in the United States during the 19th century.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Contents
• Chapter 1. The Frontier
• Chapter 2. Breaking The Ice
• Chapter 3. Fort Leavenworth
• Chapter 4. “Jumping Off”
• Chapter 5. “The Big Blue”
• Chapter 6. The Platte And The Desert
• Chapter 7. The Buffalo
• Chapter 8. Taking French Leave
• Chapter 9. Scenes At Fort Laramie
• Chapter 10. The War Parties
• Chapter 11. Scenes At The Camp
• Chapter 12. Ill Luck
• Chapter 13. Hunting Indians
• Chapter 14. The Ogallalla Village
• Chapter 15. The Hunting Camp
• Chapter 16. The Trappers
• Chapter 17. The Black Hills
• Chapter 18. A Mountain Hunt
• Chapter 19. Passage Of The Mountains
• Chapter 20. The Lonely Journey
• Chapter 21. The Pueblo And Bent’s Fort
• Chapter 22. Tete Rouge, The Volunteer
• Chapter 23. Indian Alarms
• Chapter 24. The Chase
• Chapter 25. The Buffalo Camp
• Chapter 26. Down The Arkansas
• Chapter 27. The Settlements