Author: Oscar Osburn Winther
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803252189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Pacific Northwest, the old Oregon country, was one of the most remote and inaccessible frontier areas, but it was also known to be rich in natural resources. The opening up of this region is a story of courage, endurance, and pioneer enterprise. Transportation in this rugged country was a problem to the settlers who would promote commerce and travel, just as it was a problem to the earlier fur traders. The construction of roads and development of water routes progressed through the years until the railroad finally came to the Northwest, but at no time did the scarcity of roads prevent settlers from pushing back the frontier. Here the whole story of travel and travelers in this region is told for the first time. The book is based largely on primary sources and, as such, is a contribution to history. As an account of courage and ingenuity, transportation monopoly against transportation monopoly, and man versus nature, it is fascinating reading. University Professor of History at Indiana University, O. O. Winther is the author of Express and Stagecoach Days in California and Via Western Express and Stagecoach.
The Old Oregon Country
Author: Oscar Osburn Winther
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803252189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Pacific Northwest, the old Oregon country, was one of the most remote and inaccessible frontier areas, but it was also known to be rich in natural resources. The opening up of this region is a story of courage, endurance, and pioneer enterprise. Transportation in this rugged country was a problem to the settlers who would promote commerce and travel, just as it was a problem to the earlier fur traders. The construction of roads and development of water routes progressed through the years until the railroad finally came to the Northwest, but at no time did the scarcity of roads prevent settlers from pushing back the frontier. Here the whole story of travel and travelers in this region is told for the first time. The book is based largely on primary sources and, as such, is a contribution to history. As an account of courage and ingenuity, transportation monopoly against transportation monopoly, and man versus nature, it is fascinating reading. University Professor of History at Indiana University, O. O. Winther is the author of Express and Stagecoach Days in California and Via Western Express and Stagecoach.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803252189
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
The Pacific Northwest, the old Oregon country, was one of the most remote and inaccessible frontier areas, but it was also known to be rich in natural resources. The opening up of this region is a story of courage, endurance, and pioneer enterprise. Transportation in this rugged country was a problem to the settlers who would promote commerce and travel, just as it was a problem to the earlier fur traders. The construction of roads and development of water routes progressed through the years until the railroad finally came to the Northwest, but at no time did the scarcity of roads prevent settlers from pushing back the frontier. Here the whole story of travel and travelers in this region is told for the first time. The book is based largely on primary sources and, as such, is a contribution to history. As an account of courage and ingenuity, transportation monopoly against transportation monopoly, and man versus nature, it is fascinating reading. University Professor of History at Indiana University, O. O. Winther is the author of Express and Stagecoach Days in California and Via Western Express and Stagecoach.
Oregon Historical Quarterly
Author: Oregon Historical Society
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Northwest, Pacific
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Northwest, Pacific
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
History of the Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington
Frances Fuller Victor
Author: Hazel E. Mills
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historians
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historians
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Indiana University Social Science Series
Publications. Social Science Series
Railroads Down the Valleys
Author: Randall Vause Mills
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The National Union Catalog, Pre-1956 Imprints
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Union
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Stern-wheelers Up Columbia
Author: Randall Vause Mills
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780803258747
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780803258747
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description