Washington Irving

“ CHAPTER XLVIII. -- Spanish River Scenery.-Trail of Crow Indians.-A Snow- Storm.-A Rousing Fire and a Buffalo Feast.-A Plain of Salt.-Climbing a Mountain.-Volcanic Summit.-Extinguished Crater.-Marine Shells.-Encampment on a Prairie.- Successful Hunting.-Good Cheer.-Romantic Scenery-Rocky Defile.-Foaming Rapids.-The Fiery Narrows. ”

“ CHAPTER XXI. -- An Indian Horse Fair.-Love of the Indians for Horses- Scenes in the Arickara Village.-Indian Hospitality.-Duties of Indian Women. Game Habits of the Men.-Their Indolence. -Love of Gossiping.-Rumors of Lurking Enemies.-Scouts.- An Alarm.-A Sallying Forth.-Indian Dogs.-Return of a Horse -Stealing Party.-An Indian Deputation.-Fresh Alarms.-Return of a Successful War Party.-Dress of the Arickaras.-Indian Toilet.-Triumphal Entry of the War Party.-Meetings of Relations and Friends.-Indian Sensibility.-Meeting of a Wounded Warrior and His Mother.-Festivities and Lamentations. ”

“ Wyeth and a band of "down-easters"-Yankee enterprise-Fitzpatrick-His adventure with the Blackfeet-A rendezvous of mountaineers- The battle of-Pierre's Hole-An Indian ambuscade- Sublette's return
7. -- Retreat of the Blackfeet-Fontenelle's camp in danger- Captain Bonneville and the Blackfeet-Free trappers-Their character, habits, dress, equipments, horses-Game fellows of the mountains-Their visit to the camp-Good fellowship and good cheer-A carouse-A swagger, a brawl, and a reconciliation
8. ”

“ Horseracing and rifle-shooting-The game of hand-The fishing season-Mode of fishing-Table lands-Salmon fishers-The captain's visit to an Indian lodge-The Indian girl-The pocket mirror-Supper-Troubles of an evil conscience.
44. -- Outfit of a trapper-Risks to which he is subjected- Partnership of trappers-Enmity of Indians-Distant smoke-A country on fire-Gun Greek-Grand Rond-Fine pastures- Perplexities in a smoky country-Conflagration of forests. ”

“ CHAPTER XIX. -- The Great Bend of the Missouri-Crooks and M'Lellan Meet With Two of Their Indian Opponents-Wanton Outrage of a White Man the Cause of Indian Hostility-Dangers and Precautions.-An Indian War Party.-Dangerous Situation of Mr. Hunt.-A Friendly Encampment.-Feasting and Dancing.- Approach of Manuel Lisa and His Party-.A Grim Meeting Between Old Rivals.-Pierre Dorion in a Fury.-A Burst of chivalry. ”

“ CHAPTER XXXVII -- Departure From Snake River-Mountains to the North.-Wayworn Travellers-An Increase of the Dorion Family.-A Camp of Shoshonies.-A New-Year Festival Among the Snakes.-A Wintry March Through the Mountains.-A Sunny Prospect, and Milder Climate.-Indian Horse-Tracks.-Grassy Valleys.-A Camp of Sciatogas.-Joy of the Travellers.-Dangers of Abundance.- Habits of the Sciatogas.-Fate of Carriere.-The Umatilla.- Arrival at the Banks of the Columbia.-Tidings of the Scattered Members of the Expedition.-Scenery on the Columbia.-Tidings of Astoria-Arrival at the Falls. ”

“ Stuart-Dreary Wilds.-Thirsty Travelling.-A Grove and Streamlet.-The Blue Mountains.-A Fertile Plain With Rivulets.-Sulphur Spring-Route Along Snake River- Rumors of White Men.-The Snake and His Horse.-A Snake Guide.-A Midnight Decampment.-Unexpected Meeting With Old Comrades-Story of Trappers' Hardships-Salmon Falls-A Great Fishery.-Mode of Spearing Salmon.-Arrival at the Caldron Linn.-State of the Caches.-New Resolution of the Three Kentucky Trappers. ”

“ CHAPTER LXXIX. -- Encounters between the Christians and Moors before Baza, and the Devotion of the Inhabitants to the Defence of their City.
CHAPTER LXXX. -- How Queen Isabella arrived at the Camp, and the Consequences of her Arrival.
CHAPTER LXXXI. -- Surrender of Baza.
CHAPTER LXXXII. -- Submission of El Zagal to the Castilian Sovereigns.
CHAPTER LXXXIII. -- Events at Granada subsequent to the Submission of El Zagal.
CHAPTER LXXXIV. -- How King Ferdinand turned his Hostilities against the City of Granada. ”

“ CHAPTER XXVIII. -- Region of the Crow Indians-Scouts on the Lookout-Visit From a Crew of Hard Riders.-A Crow Camp.-Presents to the Crow Chief.-Bargaining.-Crow Bullies.-Rose Among His Indian Friends.-Parting With the Crows.-Perplexities Among the Mountains.-More of the Crows.-Equestrian Children.-Search After Stragglers. ”

“ CHAPTER XXXVII. -- How Fresh Commotions broke out in Granada, and how the People undertook to Allay them.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. -- How King Ferdinand held a Council of War at the Rock of the Lovers.
CHAPTER XXXIX. -- XXXIX......How the Royal Army appeared Before the City of Loxa, and how it was Received; and of the Doughty Achievements of the English Earl.
CHAPTER XL. -- Conclusion of the Siege of Loxa.
CHAPTER XLI. -- Capture of Illora.
CHAPTER XLII. -- Of the Arrival of Queen Isabella at the Camp before Moclin; and of the Pleasant Sayings of the English Earl. ”

“ THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN BONNEVILLE Digested from his journal By Washington Irving
Originally published in 1837
CONTENTS
Introductory Notice
1. -- State of the fur trade of the-Rocky Mountains-American enterprises-General-Ashley and his associates-Sublette, a famous leader-Yearly rendezvous among the mountains- Stratagems and dangers of the trade-Bands of trappers- Indian banditti-Crows and Blackfeet Mountaineers-Traders of the-Far West-Character and habits of the trapper
2. -- Departure from-Fort Osage-Modes of transportation-Pack- horses-Wagons-Walker and Cerre ”

“ CHAPTER XLV. -- The Snake River Deserts.-Scanty Fare.-Bewildered Travellers-Prowling Indians-A Giant Crow Chief.-A Bully Rebuked-Indian Signals.-Smoke on the Mountains.-Mad River.-An Alarm.-An Indian Foray-A Scamper.-A Rude Indian joke.-A Sharp-Shooter Balked of His Shot.
CHAPTER XLVI. -- Travellers Unhorsed-Pedestrian Preparations-Prying Spies. -Bonfires of Baggage-A March on Foot.-Rafting a River-The Wounded Elk.-Indian Trails.-Willful Conduct of Mr. M'Lellan.-Grand Prospect From a Mountain.-Distant Craters of Volcanoes-Illness of Mr. Crooks. ”

“ CHAPTER ELEVEN -- XI. Publication of “The Inquiry”—Attacked by Griffith’s “Review”—Kenrick, the Literary Ishmaelite—Periodical Literature—Goldsmith’s Essays—Garrick as a Manager—Smollett and his Schemes—Change of Lodgings—The Robin Hood Club
CHAPTER TWELVE -- XII. New Lodgings—Visits of Ceremony—Hangers-on—Pilkington and the White Mouse—Introduction to Dr. Johnson—Davies and his Bookshop—Pretty Mrs. ”

“ Clarke's Route Up Lewis River.- Chipunnish, or Pierced-Nose Indians-Their Character, Appearance, and Habits.-Thievish Habits.-Laying Up of the Boats.-Post at Pointed Heart and Spokan Rivers.-M'Kenzie, His Route Up the Camoenum.-Bands of Travelling Indians.- Expedition of Reed to the Caches.-Adventures of Wandering Voyageurs and Trappers. ”

“ CHAPTER XLI. -- Spring Arrangements at Astoria.-Various Expeditions Set Out.-The Long Narrows.-Pilfering Indians.-Thievish Tribe at Wish-ram.-Portage at the Falls-Portage by Moonlight.- An Attack, a Route, and a Robbery.-Indian Cure for Cowardice.-A Parley and Compromise.-The Despatch Party Turn Back.-Meet Crooks and John Day.-Their Sufferings.- Indian Perfidy.-Arrival at Astoria. ”

“ CHAPTER XXXIV. -- Determination of the Party to Proceed on Foot.-Dreary Deserts Between Snake River and the Columbia.-Distribution of Effects Preparatory to a March-Division of the Party.- Rugged March Along the River.-Wild and Broken Scenery.- Shoshonies.-Alarm of a Snake Encampment-Intercourse with the Snakes.-Horse Dealing.-Value of a Tin Kettle.- Sufferings From Thirst-A Horse Reclaimed.-Fortitude of an Indian Woman.-Scarcity of Food.-Dog's Flesh a Dainty.-News of Mr. ”

“ Crooks and a Grizzly Bear.- The Wigwam.-Bighorn and Black-Tails.-Beef and Venison.- Good Quarters and Good Cheer.-An Alarm.-An Intrusion.- Unwelcome Guests.-Desolation of the Larder.-Gormandizing Exploits of Hungry Savages.-Good Quarters Abandoned. ”

“ Anne.-Votive Offerings.-Pious Carousals,-A Ragged Regiment.-Mackinaw.-Picture of a Trading Post.-Frolicking Voyageurs.-Swells and Swaggerers.- Indian Coxcombs.-A Man of the North.-Jockeyship of Voyageurs-Inefficacy of Gold.-Weight of a Feather-Mr. Ramsay Crooks-His Character.-His Risks Among the Indians.- His Warning Concerning Sioux and Blackfeet.-Embarkation of Recruits.-Parting Scenes Between Brothers, Cousins, Wives, Sweethearts, and Pot Companions. ”

“ CHAPTER V. -- Sailing of the Tonquin.-A Rigid Commander and a Reckless Crew.-Landsmen on Shipboard.-Fresh-Water Sailors at Sea.- Lubber Nests.-Ship Fare.-A Labrador Veteran-Literary Clerks.-Curious Travellers.-Robinson Crusoe's Island.- Quarter-Deck Quarrels.-Falkland Islands.-A Wild-Goose Chase.-Port Egmont.-Epitaph Hunting.-Old Mortality- Penguin Shooting.-Sportsmen Left in the Lurch.-A Hard Pull.-Further Altercations.-Arrival at Owyhee. ”

“ CHAPTER XI. -- Alarm at Astoria.-Rumor of Indian Hostilities.- Preparations for Defense.-Tragic Fate of the Tonquin.
CHAPTER XII. -- Gloom at Astoria-An Ingenious Stratagem.-The Small-Pox Chief.-Launching of the Dolly.-An Arrival.-A Canadian Trapper.-A Freeman of the Forest-An Iroquois Hunter.- Winter on the Columbia.-Festivities of New Year. ”

“ CHAPTER LV. -- Anxieties of Mr. Astor.-Memorial of the Northwest Company- Tidings of a British Naval Expedition Against Astoria.-Mr. Astor Applies to Government for Protection.-The Frigate Adams Ordered to be Fitted Out.-Bright News From Astoria.- Sunshine Suddenly Overclouded.
CHAPTER LVI. -- Affairs of State at Astoria.-M'Dougal Proposes for the Hand of An Indian Princess-Matrimonial Embassy to Comcomly.- Matrimonial Notions Among the Chinooks.-Settlements and Pin-Money.-The Bringing Home of the Bride.-A Managing Father-in-Law.-Arrival of Mr. Hunt at Astoria. ”