Idaho's Historic Trails: From Lewis and Clark to Railroads

by Potucek, Martin

• ISBN13: 9780870044328
• ISBN10: 087004432X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Caxton Pr

Summary

Thousands of travelers will pass through the state of Idaho during the next three years, following the route blazed 200 years ago by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was in Idaho that the members of The Corps of Discovery endured the hardships of the Lolo Trail and were rescued from starvation by friendly Nez Perce Indians.During the nineteenth century, explorers, miners, military expeditions, and railroads established many historically significant routes across Idaho. Veteran writer Martin Potucek tells the story of many of these trails and provides directions and tips for modern travelers.

Table of Contents

Maps	viii
Illustrations	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xv
1 Lewis and Clark	1	(24)
2 David Thompson and Kullyspell House	25	(12)
3 The Oregon Trail	37	(22)
4 George Wright and the United Tribes	59	(20)
5 Bear River Massacre	79	(14)
6 The Magruder Corridor	93	(16)
7 Nez Perce War	109	(28)
8 Warren Wagon Road	137	(16)
9 Railroads Through the Bitterroots	153	(11)
The Author	164	(1)
Bibliography	165