This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Saunders, Otley, and Co. in 1861 in 329 pages; Subjects: America; History / General; History / United States / General; History / Expeditions & Discoveries; Literary Collections / Letters; Social Science / Women's Studies; Travel / Essays & Travelogues;