Quote by Francis Parkman

Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri.

Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hund

Summary

In this quote, the speaker describes reaching Kansas in the early morning, after a journey of about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri River. The quote highlights the progress and distance traveled by the speaker and their companions. It conveys a sense of accomplishment or passing a milestone on their journey, suggesting there may have been challenges or goals set along the way. The concise description provides a clear snapshot of the progress made in their travels.

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By Francis Parkman

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