Acquisition of Oregon, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): And the Long Suppressed Evidence About Marcus Whitman - Couverture souple

William I. Marshall

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331656354 ISBN 13 : 9781331656357

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book reconstructs the exciting and previously untold true story about the origin and purpose of the famous Whitman Saved Oregon Story, the tale that Marcus Whitman, who traveled to Washington, D.C., in the winter of 1842-43, saved Oregon from falling into the British sphere of influence. This book delves into accounts from the original sources, such as letters, journals, and interviews, to present a fascinating narrative that overturns many popular assumptions about the event. The author meticulously examines the questionable claims and motives of the story's proponents, revealing how they manipulated and distorted the historical record to support their version of events. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the complexities of historical storytelling.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331656354
• ISBN 13: 9781331656357
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 379
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