Quotes about Man by Francis Parkman

Francis Parkman American historian

Four men are missing, R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether killed or lost, we cannot tell.

Quote by Francis Parkman about man

Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures.

Quote by Francis Parkman about man

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.

Quote by Francis Parkman about man

Whisky by the way circulates more freely in Westport than is altogether safe in a place where every man carries a loaded pistol in his pocket.

Quote by Francis Parkman about man