Zebulon Montgomery Pike (January 5, 1779 – April 27, 1813) was an American brigadier general and explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named
As a United States Army captain in 1806–1807, he l...
If success attends my steps, honor and glory await my name-if defeat, still shall it be said we died like brave men, and conferred honor, even in death, on the American Name. Zebulon Pike
If success attends my steps, honor and glory await my name-if defeat, still shall it be said we died like brave men, and conferred honor, even in death, on the American Name.
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation. Zebulon Pike
Smoke the pipe of peace, bury the tomahawk, and become one nation.
The preparations for my new voyage prevented the possiblity of my paying that attention to the correction of my errors, that I should otherwise have done. Zebulon Pike
The preparations for my new voyage prevented the possiblity of my paying that attention to the correction of my errors, that I should otherwise have done.
It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people. Zebulon Pike
It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people.
Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good? Zebulon Pike
Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good?
A young man who is here speaks the Panis language, and in many other respects, is preferable. Zebulon Pike
A young man who is here speaks the Panis language, and in many other respects, is preferable.
Among various demands and charges I gave them, was, that the said flag should be delivered to me, and one of the United States' flags be received and hoisted in its place. Zebulon Pike
Among various demands and charges I gave them, was, that the said flag should be delivered to me, and one of the United States' flags be received and hoisted in its place.
In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army. Zebulon Pike
In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army.
I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms. Zebulon Pike
I cannot consent to be led three or four hundred leagues out of my route, without its being by force of arms.
