Battle Drums and Geysers III: Winter Exploration of The Snake River, Doane’s Journal [Paperback] Orrin H. Bonney and Lorraine Bonney

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Paperback cover has some wear and corner bending. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This intriguing volume is the third installment of the “Battle Drums and Geysers” series, which chronicles the explorations of Gustavus Cheyney Doane, a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers. Doane’s journal, meticulously transcribed and annotated by Orrin H. Bonney and Lorraine Bonney, offers a fascinating glimpse into the winter expedition of 1876-1877 along the Snake River in present-day Idaho and Wyoming.

Doane’s vivid accounts transport readers back to a time when much of the American West remained uncharted territory, rich in natural wonders and inhabited by Native American tribes. His detailed observations not only provide valuable insights into the region’s geography, geology, and wildlife but also shed light on the complex relationships between the U.S. military, indigenous populations, and the ongoing westward expansion.

Collectors and historians alike will appreciate the careful preservation of Doane’s original journal, capturing the raw experiences and emotions of an explorer navigating the rugged terrain and harsh winter conditions. This volume serves as a unique primary source, offering a firsthand account of a pivotal era in American history when the boundaries of the nation were being pushed ever westward, often at great cost to both the land and its original inhabitants.