| 1 | Author: | Dunbar, William, 1749-1810 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Expedition Journals | ||
| Dates: | 1804-1806 | ||
| Abstract: | The William Dunbar expedition journal contains a variety of information on his travel through what would become Arkansas. His writing is lucid and detailed. Dunbar noted meteorological observations and a variety of flora and fauna the expedition encountered, sometimes drawing comparisons to what other naturalists had observed, such as William Bartram in East Florida. He also described encounters with settlers and comments on the geopolitical history of the region. Finally, he chronicles the customs of Native Americans in the area, which are often based on not personal interactions. Notably, George Hunter, the second in command on the expedition, did tend to note interactions with Native peoples. His journal is also held at the APS. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.917.7.D91 | ||
| Extent: | 0.1 Linear Feet | ||
| Topics: | Exploration. | Native America | Trade | Travel | ||
| Genre: | Meteorological Data | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | ||
| Subjects: | Caddo Indians | Chickasaw Indians | Chippewa Indians | Dakota Indians | Exploration | Hot springs -- Arkansas | Meteorology -- Louisiana | Natural history -- Louisiana | Ojibwa Indians | Osage Indians |
