Pageant In The Wilderness: The Story Of The Escalante Expedition To The Interior Basin, 1776 is a historical book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book narrates the story of the Escalante Expedition, which was an exploration mission led by two Spanish Franciscan priests, Francisco Atanasio Dom������nguez and Silvestre V�����lez de Escalante, in 1776. The expedition aimed to find a route from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Monterey, California, but instead, they ended up discovering a vast and unexplored region known as the Interior Basin. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges and hardships that the explorers faced during their journey. It also sheds light on the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the Native American tribes they encountered along the way. Bolton's writing style is engaging and descriptive, making the reader feel as if they are a part of the expedition. He also includes maps, illustrations, and photographs to help the reader visualize the journey and the landscapes that the explorers encountered. Overall, Pageant In The Wilderness: The Story Of The Escalante Expedition To The Interior Basin, 1776 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the American West.Including The Diary And Itinerary Of Father Escalante.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.