Uncle Sam's Camels : the Journal of May Humphreys Stacey Supplemented by the Report of Edward Fitzgerald Beale (1857-1858)

In this book is brought together the story of the little-known camel experiment during the fifties of the last century, an episode constituting one step in the consolidation of a nation. Professor Lesley has edited two Journals which, with introductory and concluding chapters, give a complete account of this attempt to solve transportation problems in the Far West. It is an important volume for all who are interested in the Old Frontier, and a most amusing story for the general reader. PREFACE CONTENTS Part I. ORGANIZATION OF THE “CAMEL BRIGADE” Part II. THE JOURNAL OF MAY HUMPHREYS STACEY, SUPPLEMENTED BY SELECTIONS FROM THE REPORT OF EDWARD FITZGERALD BEALE Part III. THE CAMEL DISPERSION Part IV. APPENDIX Part V. BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX