Story Of The Explorers Of The Great Northwest

By Charles Sumner Van Tassel

Book Overview

""Story Of The Explorers Of The Great Northwest"" by Charles Sumner Van Tassel is a historical account of the exploration and discovery of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The book covers the period from the early 16th century, when European explorers first arrived in the area, to the mid-19th century, when the region was fully explored and settled by Americans.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different explorer or expedition. The explorers covered in the book include Francisco de Ulloa, Juan de Fuca, James Cook, Alexander Mackenzie, Lewis and Clark, and John C. Fr�����mont, among others. The book also covers the interactions between the explorers and the native peoples of the region, as well as the political and economic factors that drove exploration and settlement.Throughout the book, Van Tassel provides detailed descriptions of the explorers' journeys, including the hardships they faced, the discoveries they made, and the impact their expeditions had on the region. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the explorers' routes and the landscapes they encountered.Overall, ""Story Of The Explorers Of The Great Northwest"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the exploration and settlement of one of North America's most important regions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest or the history of exploration in general.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: 1163190284
• ISBN13: 9781163190289
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"