Excerpt from Romance of the Gateway Through the Cascade Range
Her story, Briefly told, of the Most Magnificent Adventure in the Annals of America, thrills the hearts of all, but for lack of space in this little volume, our readers are respectfully referred to The Mentor.
When President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown land Where Rolls the Oregon, he instructed them to find the best low-grade watershed route across the mountains, between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean, or, as the Indians expressed it, Over the Shining Mountains to Everywhere Salt Water.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating history of the Columbia River Basin, a region rich in natural beauty and pivotal in the expansion of the United States. The author traces the footsteps of explorers like Lewis and Clark, chronicling their discoveries and the subsequent development of the area by fur traders, missionaries, and pioneers. The book delves into the region's significance as a gateway to the Pacific Northwest, examining the role of the Columbia River Highway in connecting the region to the rest of the country and opening up its natural wonders to travelers. Through vivid descriptions and historical accounts, the book invites readers to appreciate the grandeur of the Columbia River Basin and its profound impact on the shaping of the American West. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282815202_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282815202
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