In The Oregon Country; Out-Doors In Oregon, Washington, And California Together With Some Legendary Lore, And Glimpses Of The Modern West In The Makin

By George Palmer Putnam

A landscape of daring trails, campfire legends, and the first breath of a new American West rediscover the place where wilderness and history meet. In The Oregon Country collects vivid essays and travel sketches that trace outdoor life across Oregon, Washington, and California painting sunlit forests, storm-bent coasts, and the human stories carved into them. Readers will find practical reflections on outdoor activities in Oregon, evocative nature exploration in Washington, and California nature exploration that blend hands-on travel observation with lyrical, time-stamped impressions of a region on the cusp of change. Interwoven are the legendary lore of the West and clear-eyed historical insights West Coast readers prize: fur-trader tales, pioneer memory, and glimpses of the modern West in the making. This edition is significant not only for its literary warmth but for its documentary value an early voice capturing Pacific Northwest travel and West Coast cultural heritage before highways and cities reshaped the landscape. Casual readers will enjoy its adventure and atmosphere; collectors and classic literature enthusiasts will value its authenticity and rarity. Long out of print, this George Palmer Putnam book (now carefully restored) is republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is a collector s item and a cultural treasure perfect for anyone seeking Oregon outdoor adventures, a Washington travel guide, or a readable survey of modern West history and travel and history in the West.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371776498
• ISBN13: 9789371776493
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"