The Claims To The Oregon Territory Considered (1844)

By Adam Thom

Book Overview

""The Claims To The Oregon Territory Considered"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Adam Thom in 1844. The book analyzes the various claims made by the United States and Britain over the Oregon Territory, which encompassed present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. Thom examines the historical, geographical, and political factors that influenced the claims made by both nations, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Treaty of 1818, and the influx of American settlers. He also explores the economic and strategic importance of the territory, particularly in regards to the fur trade and maritime commerce. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and contentious history of the Oregon Territory, which ultimately led to the Oregon Treaty of 1846 and the establishment of the current US-Canada border.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: 1437161510
• ISBN13: 9781437161519
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"