Includes bibliographical references (page 124) and index.
Contents
Pikes peak -- Soldier's son -- On his own -- Age of exploration -- Up the Mississippi -- Source -- Journey west -- "Is this not the Red River?" -- "My sword is always ready" -- Appendices -- Timeline of events in Pike's lifetime -- Glossary of terms -- Bibliography -- Index.
Summary
Describes the adventures and travels of the army officer who explored the upper Mississippi, Great Plains, and Colorado area before the War of 1812.