Fifty Years in Oregon captures a life lived in the land of pioneers, with stories of family, community, and enduring memory. This memoir blends personal history with Oregon’s early days, offering glimpses of landscape, settlement, and the people who shaped a young state over five decades.
Two connecting threads run through the book: the author’s twentieth-century reflections on a half‑century of frontier life, and vivid portraits of the Waldo Hills, unions and political shifts, and the everyday choices that built a region. It reads as a thoughtful, historically grounded account shaped by memory and place.
- Real-life anecdotes from frontier days and the rhythms of pioneer life
- Personal reflections on time, aging, and the meaning of home
- Descriptions of landscapes, farms, and communities in Oregon’s early history
- Moments of humor, family ties, and the endurance of lasting friendships
Ideal for readers who enjoy memoirs rooted in historical settings and the sound of a life lived in one place over many decades.
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Vendeur : Adkins Books, Chattanooga, TN, Etats-Unis
Trade paperback. Reprint. Very good. Reprint of 1912 editi. N° de réf. du vendeur 2009184442
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the captivating story of the westward expansion of the United States through the lens of the author's own family history. The author traces his lineage back to early settlers of Connecticut, following their migration westward through Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, and finally to Oregon. These pioneers, the book reveals, embodied the restless spirit of the American frontier, drawn by the promise of new land and opportunity. The book examines the complex motivations behind this westward movement, exploring not only the allure of the unknown but also the difficult realities of frontier life, including hardship, conflict with indigenous populations, and the ever-present struggle for survival. The author deftly weaves together personal anecdotes, historical analysis, and vivid descriptions of the American landscape to paint a richly detailed picture of a nation in motion. This book offers a unique and insightful perspective on the westward expansion of the United States, showcasing the individual stories that shaped the nation's history. 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 9781330653920_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330653920
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330653920
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