Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index.
Contents
1. An explorer's life -- 2. Early life -- 3. The Mississippi Valley expedition -- 4. The Southwest expedition -- 5. The death of a general.
Summary
An account of Zebulon Pike and his explorations in the Northwest and West, including his activities in Mexico on behalf of General James Wilkinson and his role in the War of 1812.