"We were in all four men with eight animals; for besides the spare horses led by Shaw and myself, an additional mule was driven along with us as a reserve in case of accident"
- Francis Parkman
About this Quote
This quote is from Francis Parkman's book, The Oregon Trail, which recounts his journey from Missouri to Oregon in 1846. In this quote, Parkman is describing the group of tourists he was with. He states that there were 4 men and 8 animals, which included 2 extra horses led by himself and Shaw, in addition to an extra mule. This mule was brought along as a reserve in case of any mishaps that might take place during the journey. This quote reveals the level of readiness and caution that Parkman and his group had actually taken in order to guarantee a safe and successful journey. It likewise highlights the importance of having a backup strategy in case of any unforeseen events. Parkman's quote is a testimony to the importance of being prepared and having a prepare for any situation.
This quote is written / told by Francis Parkman between September 16, 1823 and November 8, 1893. He/she was a famous Historian from USA.
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"Give these Indians little farms, survey them, let them put fences around them, let them have their own horses, cows, sheep, things that they can call their own, and it will do away with tribal Indians"
