Excerpt from Oregon and Its Institutions: Comprising a Full History of the Willamette University, the First Established on the Pacific Coast
The home of the author of the following pages is within the limits of the country which he has attempted to describe. A native of the great state of New York, a itor to every continent on the globe, an admirer of ten thousand beautiful localities in the numerous coun tries which have come under his observation, he would not exchange his humble sunset home in the delightful valley of the Willamette River, near the blue and placid waters of the great Pacific Ocean, either for mansions Of wealth in the crowded city, or for any other spot which he has ever seen upon the surface of this green earth.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1868, provides an insightful examination of the state of Oregon and the Washington Territory, positioned alongside the Pacific coast. The author, a clergyman who resided in the region for over 20 years, gives an account of the area's history, geography, resources, and people. The book includes detailed descriptions of the region's landscape, from its rivers and mountains to its valleys and forests, along with observant notes on the region's flora, fauna, and climate. The author discusses the region's significance as a westward expansion destination, describing the challenges and opportunities presented by the region's terrain and environment to those seeking a new life. The book offers a unique historical perspective on the development of the U.S. and the settlement of the American West, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of this region. 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 9781330224762_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330224762
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