Author: Anthony F. TurhollowPublisher:
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Category : Coastwise navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Old Oregon Country
Author: Oscar Osburn WintherPublisher: 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.
History of Navigation & Navigation Improvements on the Pacific Coast
Author: Anthony F. TurhollowPublisher:
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Category : Coastwise navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 172
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The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society
Author: Oregon Historical SocietyPublisher:
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Category : Local history
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Oregon Historical Quarterly
Author: Oregon Historical SocietyPublisher:
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Category : Northwest, Pacific
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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The Story of the Western Railroads
Author: Robert E. RiegelPublisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
On December 23, 1852, the first train on the first railroad west of the Mississippi River steamed proudly from St. Louis to Cheltenham—the immense distance of five miles. In that moment of exaltation, writes Robert Edgar Riegel, "flags waved, bands played, and orators prophesied the flowering of the West under the beneficent influence of the steam locomotive. For once the orators were right. An epoch was marked. Twenty-five years earlier the musical whistle of the locomotive was as yet unheard in the United States. Twenty-five years later steel tracks spanned the continent from New York to San Francisco." In this account of the railroad conquest of the United States, the author is primarily concerned with the western phase of the story. He follows the Iron Horse west through Indian trouble, labor difficulties, civil war, and farmer disillusionment to the completion of the western railroad net. All aspects of the subject—financial, industrial, engineering, as well as the development of railroad regulation—are covered in this classic work.
An Outline of the History of the Pacific Northwest, with Special Reference to Washington
Author: Ceylon Samuel KingstonPublisher:
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Category : Northwest, Pacific
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Typescript "An Outline of the Pacific Northwest" by Ceylon Kingston, 90 pp, circa 1920-1926. Author's working copy.
The Washington Historical Quarterly
Author: Washington Historical Quarterly
Author: History of Portland, Oregon, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Citizens and Pioneers
Author: Harvey Whitefield ScottPublisher:
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Category : Portland (Or.)
Languages : en
Pages : 662
Book Description
Lewis & Dryden's Marine History of the Pacific Northwest
Author: E. W. WrightPublisher: Portland, Or. : Lewis & Dryden Print. Company
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Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description