Marcus Whitman And The Early Days Of Oregon

By William Augustus Mowry

Book Overview

""Marcus Whitman and the Early Days of Oregon"" is a historical book written by William A. Mowry. The book chronicles the life of Marcus Whitman, a missionary and physician who played a significant role in the early settlement of Oregon in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Whitman's journey from New York to Oregon, his establishment of a mission among the Cayuse Indians, and his efforts to promote settlement and development in the region. The book also examines the tensions between the settlers and the Native Americans, which ultimately led to the Whitman Massacre in 1847. Mowry's book is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of the most important figures in the early history of Oregon. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the role of missionaries in American history, and the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers.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: 1162984333
• ISBN13: 9781162984339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"