Why Our Flag Floats Over Oregon (Classic Reprint): Or the Conquest of Our Great Northwest - Couverture souple

Leavitt Homan Hallock

9781331589051: Why Our Flag Floats Over Oregon (Classic Reprint): Or the Conquest of Our Great Northwest

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ISBN 10 : 1331589053 ISBN 13 : 9781331589051

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How one dangerous ride helped shape a continent

A concise history of how settlers, diplomats, and a fearless ride helped secure Oregon for the United States. This account traces early explorations, the pushes and setbacks of territorial claims, and the pivotal moments that turned public opinion and policy in America’s favor.

In clear, accessible prose, the book explains how events like the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Treaty, and the Ashburton Treaty converged to decide who owned the Northwest. It centers on Marcus Whitman’s perilous journey to Washington and the dramatic years that followed, blending biography, geopolitics, and frontier drama into a brief, powerful narrative.
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The key people and moments that moved Oregon’s ownership into U.S. hands
How diplomacy and daring exploration interacted on the road to the 1846 treaty
The role of missionaries, fur traders, and early settlers in shaping the region
A focused, narrative look at the transition from contested land to a recognized part of the United States

Ideal for readers of American history and regional studies who want a compact, engaging guide to a defining chapter of the Pacific Northwest.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331589053
ISBN 13: 9781331589051
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Nombre de pages: 135
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Why Our Flag Floats Over Oregon: Or the Conquest of Our Great Northwest

Leavitt Homan Hallock

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331589053 ISBN 13 : 9781331589051

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers an exciting perspective on a pivotal event in American history: the settlement of the expansive Oregon Territory, a chapter marked by intrigue, diplomatic maneuvering, and a daring act of heroism. It was the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that set the stage. The territory west of the Mississippi and north of Mexico belonged to the United States, but for generations, the true value of this land remained a mystery. British and American statesmen alike saw it as a worthless expanse of mountains and deserts. But the author contends that in the face of such widespread ignorance, one man had a bold vision of Oregon's potential: Marcus Whitman. A pioneer, missionary, and unwavering patriot, Whitman realized the urgent need to establish American presence in the region to counter British ambitions. In 1842, he embarked on a perilous winter journey to Washington, D.C., to sound the alarm, a ride comparable to Paul Revere's. His impassioned plea to President Tyler and Secretary of State Webster ultimately shaped the nation's destiny. The author expertly weaves together the strands of exploration, international rivalry, and personal sacrifice to illuminate Whitman's extraordinary contribution to American history. By saving Oregon for the United States, Whitman ensured that the nation's destiny would forever be intertwined with the vastness of the Pacific Northwest. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781331589051_0

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