Land Of Enchantment: Memoirs Of Marian Russell Along The Santa Fe Trail - Hardcover

by Marian Russell (Author), Hal Russell (Editor), Garnet M. Brayer (Editor)

Land Of Enchantment: Memoirs Of Marian Russell Along The Santa Fe Trail is an autobiographical account of Marian Russell's experiences traveling along the Santa Fe Trail in the late 1800s. Russell was born in 1845 and grew up in Missouri. In 1866, she married a man named Charles Russell and the couple decided to move to New Mexico. They traveled along the Santa Fe Trail, which was a major trade route at the time. Russell's memoirs provide a unique perspective on life in the American West during the late 19th century. She describes the challenges and hardships of traveling long distances by wagon, dealing with harsh weather conditions, and encountering Native American tribes along the way. The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of Russell's journey. She describes the landscape, wildlife, and people she met along the way. Russell also provides insight into the cultural and social norms of the time, including the role of women in society and the treatment of Native Americans by white settlers. Overall, Land Of Enchantment: Memoirs Of Marian Russell Along The Santa Fe Trail is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the past. Russell's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes bring the Santa Fe Trail to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.Illustrations By David T. Vernon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.