Introduction: from civilization to sundown: the Santa Fe Trail begins -- The Missouri frontier: "to the Boonslick, to be sure!" -- "As far as we wish to go": William Becknell leads the way -- Life on the trail -- Wagons and merchandise on the Missouri Trail -- The f-a-r w-e-s-t: Missouri Trail towns -- Conclusion: the end of the trail
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Includes bibliographical references, index, and glossary
