How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon

By Oliver Woodson Nixon

Book Overview

""How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Oliver W. Nixon. The book tells the story of Marcus Whitman, a missionary who played a significant role in the settlement of the Oregon Territory in the mid-19th century. The book begins by providing background information on the Oregon Territory and the challenges faced by American settlers in the region. It then introduces Marcus Whitman, a physician and missionary who arrived in the Oregon Territory in 1836 with his wife Narcissa. Whitman quickly became a key figure in the region, establishing a mission and working to improve relations between settlers and Native American tribes. He also played a crucial role in lobbying the United States government to claim the Oregon Territory, which was also claimed by Great Britain.The book chronicles Whitman's efforts to bring more settlers to the region, as well as his involvement in negotiations with Native American tribes. It also describes the events leading up to the Whitman Massacre in 1847, in which Whitman and several others were killed by Native Americans.Despite this tragedy, Whitman's legacy lived on, and the book explores his lasting impact on the settlement and development of the Oregon Territory. Overall, ""How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon"" provides a detailed and engaging account of an important figure in American history and the role he played in shaping the Pacific Northwest.A True Romance Of Patriotic Heroism, Christian Devotion And Final Martyrdom.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: 1417965320
• ISBN13: 9781417965328
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"