Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832; and Townsend's…
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About this eBook
| Author | Wyeth, John B. (John Bound), 1815- |
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| Author | Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851 |
| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
| Title | Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832; and Townsend's Narrative of a Journey across the Rocky Mountains, 1834 |
| Series Title | Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 21 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Wyeth's Oregon, or a Short History of a Long Journey, 1832" edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century, taking a retrospective look at the 19th-century Oregon expedition led by Nathaniel J. Wyeth. The narrative recounts the adventurous journey from the eastern United States to the verdant lands of the West, detailing the hopes and trials of those who ventured into the unknown territory for trade and settlement. This work brings to life the experiences of pioneers and their interactions with Native American tribes during a pivotal time in American history. At the start of the text, the editor sets the stage for Wyeth's expedition, framing it within the broader context of early American exploration and fur trading in the Oregon Territory. The introduction provides an overview of Wyeth's ambitious plans, supported by a diverse group aiming to establish a fur trade and settle in the Oregon region. Initial preparations, the formation of the party, and the enthusiastic spirit that propelled these adventurers forward are depicted. Additionally, the editor hints at the challenges that lied ahead, foreshadowing the hardships of the journey that would test the resolve of those involved. The narrative flows with the excitement of exploration, underscored by the emerging dynamics between the diverse members of the party and their encounters with the challenges posed by nature and unfamiliar cultures as they make their way westward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Overland journeys to the Pacific |
| Subject | Oregon -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851 -- Travel |
| Subject | Natural history -- Northwest, Pacific |
| Subject | Animals -- Oregon |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45238 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 256 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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