Quotes by Francis Parkman, page 2

Francis Parkman - american historian

Was born on 16 sep 1823.
Died on 08 nov 1893, at 70 years old.

Origin country: United States

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.

Quote by Francis Parkman about opinion, animals, man

We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph's trail.

Quote by Francis Parkman about opinion

We were now, as I before mentioned, upon this St. Joseph's trail, it was evident, by the traces, that large parties were a few days in advance of us; and as we too supposed them to be Mormons, we had some apprehension of interruption.

Quote by Francis Parkman about day

We were soon free of the woods and bushes, and fairly upon the broad prairie.

Quote by Francis Parkman about liberty

Whisky by the way circulates more freely in Westport than is altogether safe in a place where every man carries a loaded pistol in his pocket.

Quote by Francis Parkman about man