Adventures Of The First Settlers On The Oregon Or Columbia River: Being A Narrative Of The Expedition Fitted Out By John Jacob Astor To Establish The (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428649989)

""Adventures Of The First Settlers On The Oregon Or Columbia River"" is a historical narrative written by Alexander Ross, chronicling the expedition of John Jacob Astor to establish the Pacific Fur Company. The book details the journey of the first settlers to the Oregon and Columbia Rivers, describing their encounters with Native American tribes, the harsh conditions they faced, and the challenges they overcame. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and people encountered on the journey, providing a fascinating glimpse into the early days of American settlement in the Pacific Northwest. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, and provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the early pioneers who helped shape the region.Volume VII. Of Early Western Travels 1748-1846. A Series Of Annotated Reprints Of Some Of The Best And Rarest Contemporary Volumes Of Travel, Descriptive Of The Aborigines And Social And Economic Conditions In The Middle And Far West, During The Period Of Early American Settlement.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: Alexander Ross
ISBN-10: 1428649980
ISBN-13: 9781428649989
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d