John Wyeth's Oregon, or A Brief History of a Long Journey, 1832; and John Townsend's Description of a Journey Through the Rocky Mountains, 1834, are fascinating essays by two famous travelers and pioneers of the American West, John Wyeth and John Townsend. In their memoirs, they describe their dangerous and interesting journeys to the Far West in the 19th century. In his book, John Wyeth tells about his brave journey to the west coast of America, revealing to the reader all the difficulty and beauty of the path, which runs through the need to cross the boundless desert and snow-covered mountains. A brave hunter and explorer not only describes his journey to the far west, but also shares incredible impressions of communication with local tribes and spectacular nature. In turn, John Townsend in his book talks about his journey through the Rocky Mountains, trying to find new ways and opportunities for American settlements. His essay vividly describes the life of the Indians, the wild natural environment and the difficult conditions of the formation of a new society in the west of the continent. "John Wyeth's Oregon, or A Brief History of a Long Journey, 1832; and John Townsend's Description of a Journey Through the Rocky Mountains, 1834" are not only exciting adventures of two pioneers, but also a valuable historical record of an important chapter in the history of western expansion in the United States.