Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska by Merrill J. Mattes
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"Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska" by Merrill J. Mattes is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work is part of a series of handbooks focused on the historical and archaeological significance of regions within the National Park System. The book centers on the famous Scotts Bluff, a key landmark on the Oregon Trail, detailing its importance in American westward expansion as well as its connection to early exploration, the
fur trade, and the migration of settlers seeking new opportunities. The opening of the handbook provides an overview of Scotts Bluff's historical significance, illustrating its role as a prominent feature for those journeying across the Great Plains. It chronicles early exploration efforts in the area, from the Spaniards in the 16th century to the fur traders in the early 19th century, and introduces Hiram Scott, the fur trader after whom the bluff is named. Additionally, it describes the stunning natural topography of the region and sets the stage for understanding Scotts Bluff's pivotal role during the mass migrations that would follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mattes, Merrill J., 1910-1996 |
|---|---|
| Title | Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska |
| Series Title | National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 28 |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Overland journeys to the Pacific |
| Subject | Scotts Bluff National Monument (Neb.) |
| Subject | Scotts Bluff County (Neb.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58922 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58922-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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