The Oregon Territory, Its History And Discovery: Including An Account Of The Convention Of The Escurial (1846)

By Travers Twiss

Book Overview

""The Oregon Territory, Its History And Discovery: Including An Account Of The Convention Of The Escurial"" is a non-fiction book written by Twiss Travers, which provides a comprehensive account of the history and discovery of the Oregon Territory. The book covers the period from the early exploration of the region by European explorers to the signing of the Convention of the Escurial in 1846, which settled the territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain. The book begins by providing an overview of the geography and natural resources of the region, including the Columbia River and its tributaries, the Cascade Mountains, and the fertile Willamette Valley. It then delves into the early exploration and settlement of the territory by Spanish, Russian, and British explorers and traders, as well as the interactions between these groups and the native tribes of the region.The book also covers the territorial dispute between the United States and Great Britain, which began in the early 19th century and was finally resolved by the Convention of the Escurial in 1846. The convention established the 49th parallel as the border between the United States and British North America, and granted the United States control over the Oregon Territory.Overall, ""The Oregon Territory, Its History And Discovery: Including An Account Of The Convention Of The Escurial"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, and provides a detailed and engaging account of the early exploration and settlement of the Oregon Territory.""Also, The Treaties And Negotiations Between The United States And Great Britain, Held At Various Times For The Settlement Of A Boundary Line. And An Examination Of The Whole Question In Respect To Facts And The Law Of Nations.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: 1165918277
• ISBN13: 9781165918270
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"