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Francis Parkman quotes

American Historian September 16, 1823 – November 8, 1893

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Faithfulness to the truth of history involves far more than research, however patient and scrupulous, into special facts. The narrator must seek to imbue himself with the life and spirit of the time. Francis Parkman
Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures. Francis Parkman
Four men are missing; R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether killed or lost, we cannot tell. Francis Parkman
It was a rich and gorgeous sunset - an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools of water among the shadowy copses in the meadow below. Francis Parkman
A military road led from this point to Fort Leavenworth, and for many miles the farms and cabins of the Delawares were scattered at short intervals on either hand. Francis Parkman
Francis Parkman quote: "Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five..."
Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri. Francis Parkman
Not a breath of air stirred over the free and open prairie; the clouds were like light piles of cotton; and where the blue sky was visible, it wore a hazy and languid aspect. Francis Parkman
The great medley of Oregon and California emigrants, at their camps around Independence, had heard reports that several additional parties were on the point of setting out from St. Joseph's farther to the northward. Francis Parkman
Francis Parkman quote: "Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive..."
Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses. Francis Parkman
We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident. Francis Parkman
Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a mile or more; and far in the rear against the horizon, the white wagons creeping slowly along. Francis Parkman
The reader need not be told that John Bull never leaves home without encumbering himself with the greatest possible load of luggage. Our companions were no exception to the rule. Francis Parkman
Francis Parkman quote: "We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings..."
We were now arrived at the close of our solitary journeyings along the St. Joseph's trail. Francis Parkman
Many of the Iroquois and Huron houses were of similar construction, the partitions being at the sides only, leaving a wide passage down the middle of the house. Francis Parkman
Francis Parkman quote: "Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the..."
Crossing the Penobscot, one found a visible descent in the scale of humanity. Francis Parkman

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