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Down The Santa Fe Trail And Into Mexico: The Diary Of Susan Shelby Magoffin, 18461847 (Yale Western Americana Paperbound, Yw3.
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In June 1846 Susan Shelby Magoffin, Eighteen Years Old And A Bride Of Less Than Eight Months, Set Out With Her Husband, A Veteran Santa Fe Trader, On A Trek From Independence, Missouri, Through New Mexico And South To Chihuahua. Her Travel Journal Was Written At A Crucial Time, When The Mexican War Was Beginning And New Mexico Was Occupied By Stephen Watts Kearny And The Army Of The West.Her Journal Describes The Excitement, Routine, And Dangers Of A Successful Merchant'S Wife. On The Trail For Fifteen Months, Moving From House To House And Town To Town, She Became Adept In Spanish And The Lingo Of Traders, And Wrote Down In Detail The Customs And Appearances Of Places She Went. She Gave Birth To Her First Child During The Journey And Admitted, This Thing Of Marrying Is Not What It Is Cracked Up To Be.Valuable As A Social And Historical Record Of Her Encountersshe Met Zachary Taylor And Was Agreeably Disappointed To Find Him Disheveled But Kindlyher Journal Is Equally Important As A Chronicle Of Her Growing Intelligence, Experience, And Strength, Her Lost Illusions And Her Coming To Terms With Herself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Down the Santa Fe Trail and into Mexico'? A: The book is a travel journal written by Susan Shelby Magoffin, detailing her experiences as a young bride journeying from Missouri to Mexico during the Mexican War.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Susan Shelby Magoffin.
- Q: What year was this book published? A: This book was published on August 1, 1982.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What historical context does the journal provide? A: The journal offers a social and historical record of Susan's encounters during the Mexican War and her daily life as a merchant's wife.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from Susan Shelby Magoffin's experiences? A: Readers can gain insights into the challenges, routines, and adventures faced by women during the 1840s, as well as Susan's personal growth and reflections.
- Q: Does the book include any notable historical figures? A: Yes, Susan Shelby Magoffin mentions meeting Zachary Taylor in her journal.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Yale Western Americana Paperbound series.