Text: Edgar Allan Poe (?), Literary, Broadway Journal (New York), November 29, 1845, vol. 2, no. 21, p. ???, col. ?

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Narrative of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, in the year 1842; and to Oregon and North California, in the years 1843-4. By Brevet Captain J. C. Fremont, of the Topographical Engineers. Reprinted from the Original Copy published by order of the Senate of the U.S. New-York: D. Appleton & Co.

We scarcely know what to say of this narrative — so as to recommend it with sufficient positiveness to our readers. Undoubtedly it is one of the most interesting books ever penned. “Robinson Crusoe” is not better as a composition, and here we have the additional charm of truth — a truth that cannot be doubted, and which, the tone of narration assures us, is not exaggerated in any degree.