ZEBULON PIKE: Soldier and Explorer

by Leonard Wibberley ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 28, 1961

When Zebulon Pike entered the armed forces after the Revolutionary War, he was determined to instill a sense of honor and discipline in his men. His explorations of the Mississippi and Red Rivers, the southwestern portion of the Louisiana Purchase, the plains of the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains, his negotiations with Indian tribes en route, his dignified demeanor when captured by the Spaniards for having accidentally penetrated their territory, elevated the status of the U.S. Army under whose aegis he functioned and contributed another heroic adventurer to American history. Although his grave was lost, ""Pike's Peak"", the mountain which he sited and attempted to scale remains a lasting monument to Zebulon Pike. A straightforward factual presentation which should interest those who relish American history.

Pub Date: April 28, 1961

ISBN: 0548450501

Page Count: -

Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1961

Categories: NONFICTION