A History Of Oregon, 1792-1849: Drawn From Personal Observation And Authentic Information (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163803066)

""A History of Oregon, 1792-1849"" is a book written by W. H. Gray that provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Oregon. The book is based on the author's personal observations and authentic information gathered from various sources. Gray begins by describing the first European explorers who arrived in Oregon in the late 18th century, including the Spanish, British, and American explorers. He then goes on to discuss the fur trade that developed in the region, particularly the activities of the Hudson's Bay Company and the American Fur Company. The book also covers the interactions between the Native American tribes and the European settlers, including the conflicts that arose between them. Gray provides a detailed account of the Oregon Trail, the route taken by thousands of pioneers who traveled from the eastern United States to settle in Oregon. Overall, ""A History of Oregon, 1792-1849"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of the Pacific Northwest. It provides a detailed and well-researched account of the region's early exploration, settlement, and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. H. Gray
ISBN-10: 1163803065
ISBN-13: 9781163803066
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 628
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.27d