From Oxcart To Airplane: A Biography Of George H. Himes

By Minnie Roof Dee

Book Overview

""From Oxcart to Airplane: A Biography of George H. Himes"" by Minnie Roof Dee is a detailed account of the life and achievements of George H. Himes, a prominent figure in the history of the Pacific Northwest. Himes was born in 1844 and lived through a period of great change in the region, which saw the transition from the frontier era to the modern age.The book traces Himes' life from his early days as a farmer in Iowa to his move to Oregon in the 1860s, where he became a journalist and historian. Himes was a prolific writer and researcher, and his work helped to preserve the history of the Pacific Northwest for future generations.The book covers Himes' many accomplishments, including his role as the editor of the Oregon Historical Quarterly and his work as a curator at the Oregon Historical Society. Himes was also a pioneer in the field of aviation, and the book details his involvement in the development of early airplanes and his efforts to promote aviation in the Pacific Northwest.Throughout the book, Dee provides a rich and detailed portrait of Himes, drawing on a variety of sources including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles. She also provides a broader historical context, highlighting the social, economic, and political changes that shaped Himes' life and work.Overall, ""From Oxcart to Airplane"" is a fascinating and informative biography of a remarkable figure in the history of the Pacific Northwest. It will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of the region, as well as to those interested in the history of aviation and journalism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163181986
• ISBN13: 9781163181980
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"