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Author(s): John Gale; Roger L. Nichols
ISBN(s): 9780806151397, 0806151390
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Year: 2015
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0806151390 
ISBN 13: 9780806151397
Author: John Gale

Repeated clashes between American fur traders and the Plains Indians following the War of 1812 lent urgency to demands that the United States government protect its territory in the West. To remedy the situation, Secretary of War John C. Calhoun planned a military occupation of the upper Mississippi and Missouri River valleys through a cordon of army posts stretching from Green Bay on the Great Lakes west to Montana. Calhoun projected a troop movement, called the Yellowstone Expedition, that grew from one expedition to three—the Missouri, the Mississippi, and the Scientific Expeditions. The Missouri Expedition, described in this volume, was the first venture to implement Calhoun’s plan. During the summer of 1818 the expedition, under the command of Colonel Thomas A. Smith, traveled up the Missouri River in keelboats to Cow Island, near present-day Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where a winter camp was built. Defiant bands of American Indians robbed the soldiers of horses, guns, boats, and food, also attacking white traders and messengers along the river. In February 1819, Calhoun appointed Colonel Henry Atkinson, the most experienced officer of the Rifle Regiment, to the command. By summer the troops continued upriver to Council Bluffs, where they built Cantonment Missouri. Expedition surgeon John Gale’s account of the Missouri Expedition captures the color and excitement of exploration while revealing the grinding effort and stark hardship of army life in the early nineteenth century. Editor Roger L. Nichols, who established the authorship of the journal, includes expedition letters and military orders to enhance Gale’s authentic narrative.

The Missouri Expedition 1818 1820 The Journal of Surgeon John Gale with Related Documents 1st Table of contents:

Part I: Background and Context

  1. The Missouri Expedition: Historical Context

    • The political, economic, and social landscape of the United States in the early 19th century
    • Objectives of the Missouri Expedition: Exploration, scientific inquiry, and expansion
    • Key figures involved in the expedition

  2. John Gale: A Surgeon’s Role in Early American Expeditions

    • Biography of John Gale
    • The role of military surgeons in expeditions during the 19th century
    • Gale’s training and experiences leading up to the Missouri Expedition

Part II: The Journal of Surgeon John Gale

  1. Departure and Initial Journey (1818)

    • Gale’s first impressions and the early days of the expedition
    • Descriptions of the environment, weather, and the challenges of the journey

  2. Encounters with Native Tribes

    • Gale’s observations of Native American tribes along the Missouri River
    • Cultural exchanges, tensions, and interactions with indigenous peoples
    • Reflections on the impact of westward expansion on Native communities

  3. Life on the Trail: Health, Disease, and Medical Challenges

    • Daily life for members of the expedition: Food, shelter, and routine
    • Gale’s experiences treating illnesses and injuries in a frontier setting
    • The challenges posed by diseases such as malaria, dysentery, and fever

  4. Key Stops and Encounters: Missouri River to the Rocky Mountains

    • Notable locations visited by the expedition, and Gale’s observations
    • Relationships with other explorers and military personnel on the journey
    • Weather conditions, wildlife, and topographical details

  5. Reflections on the Expedition and Personal Insights

    • Gale’s personal thoughts on the mission, its progress, and setbacks
    • Philosophical reflections on the nature of exploration and the American frontier

Part III: Related Documents and Historical Context

  1. Official Reports and Correspondence

    • Key military and governmental documents related to the Missouri Expedition
    • Communications between Gale, other expedition members, and government officials

  2. Scientific Observations and Findings

    • Documentation of the scientific discoveries made during the expedition
    • Natural history observations: Flora, fauna, and geological features
    • Contributions to American scientific knowledge

  3. The Role of Medical Officers in Expeditions

    • Analysis of the medical practices and challenges faced by the expedition
    • Comparison to other historical expeditions and the role of medicine in exploration

Part IV: The Legacy of the Missouri Expedition

  1. Impact on American Expansion and Native Relations

    • How the Missouri Expedition influenced westward expansion
    • The long-term consequences for Native American tribes in the region
    • Contributions to American frontier policy

  2. The Aftermath of the Expedition: Gale’s Later Life and Legacy

    • John Gale’s life after the Missouri Expedition
    • His contributions to the military and medical fields
    • How Gale’s journal and the expedition influenced later explorations

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