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Book SynopsisWith skilful prose and a keen eye for a priceless tale, Phyllis Morgan reanimates the story of life on the Santa Fe Trail's well-worn routes, and its sometimes violent intersection with human life. She provides a stirring view of the land and of the animals visible “as far as the eye could reach,” as more than one memoirist described.
Trade ReviewThis significant and finely crafted study of the animals and human-animal relationships on the historic Road to Santa Fe explains the importance of the animals to travelers and is presented with respect and admiration for those animals. It deserves a wide audience."" - Leo E. Oliva, author of
Soldiers on the Santa Fe Trail""Morgan's choice of primary sources - diaries, journals, letters, memoirs, and official reports - provides eyewitness accounts rich in colorful detail and fascinating anecdotes.
As Far as the Eye Could Reach is a welcome addition to the literature on the historic trails of the Old West."" - Deborah Lawrence, coauthor of
Writing the Trails: Five Women's Frontier Narratives
