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"The Prairie Traveler: A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions" by Randolph Marcy is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history of westward expansion in the United States. Originally published to aid those embarking on overland journeys to the Pacific, this book offers invaluable advice on prairie travel, frontier life, and the challenges of wagon trains. Marcy's handbook covers everything from selecting the right equipment and provisions to navigating the terrain and dealing with potential dangers. As a guide for overland expeditions, it provides insights into the practicalities of survival and travel in the American West during the 19th century. A fascinating historical document, "The Prairie Traveler" illuminates the realities faced by pioneers and adventurers seeking new lives on the frontier. It remains a compelling resource for understanding the history of transportation, railroads, and the relentless spirit of those who shaped the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.