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Journey back in time with Edgar Allan Poes unfinished serial novel, The Journal of Julius Rodman. This captivating tale offers an account of the first ever crossing of North Americas Rocky Mountains by a civilized man. Published in Burtons Gentlemans Magazine from January to June 1840, Poe was a contributing editor at the time. However, due to conflicts with William Burton, Poe abruptly ended his contributions to the novel in June 1840.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with "The Journal of Julius Rodman" by Edgar Allan Poe. This captivating novel follows the journey of Julius Rodman as he explores the uncharted American West. Poe's vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling bring to life the untamed landscapes, encounters with Native American tribes, and the pursuit of undiscovered treasures. With elements of adventure, mystery, and exploration, this tale will transport you to a time of great discovery and perilous exploration. Join Julius Rodman on his quest and experience the excitement and danger of the unknown.

It is a fictionalised account of the first expedition across the Western Wilderness, crossing the Rocky Mountains. The journal chronicled a 1792 expedition led by Julius Rodman up the Missouri River to the Northwest. This 1792 expedition would have made Rodman the first European to cross the Rocky Mountains. The detailed journal chronicles events of the most surprising nature and recounts '[T]he unparalleled vicissitudes and adventures experienced by a handful of men in a country which, until then, had never been explored by "civilised man"'.