Excerpt from History of Washington, the Rise and Progress of an American State, Vol. 2
Drop him in the midst of a prairie, or in the heart of the mountains, and he is never at a loss. He notices every land mark; can retrace his route through the most monotonous plains, or the most perplexing labyrinths Of the mountains; no danger nor difficulty can appall him, and he scorns to complain under any privation.
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Excerpt from History of Washington, the Rise and Progress of an American State, Vol. 2
Drop him in the midst of a prairie, or in the heart of the mountains, and he is never at a loss. He notices every land mark; can retrace his route through the most monotonous plains, or the most perplexing labyrinths Of the mountains; no danger nor difficulty can appall him, and he scorns to complain under any privation.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from History of Washington, the Rise and Progress of an American State, Vol. 2
But while these small companies and individual traders operated with moderate means, they brought with them into the fur-bearing regions the free American trappers, those adventurous, and sometimes lawless, but always vigorous and daring agents, who rapidly spread the influence of the small concerns they depended upon to supply them, over a wide range of territory. There was a striking contrast be tween these American trappers, and the Canadians and French half-breeds who worked for the old companies. The latter was an employee, or had been for a number of years, working for scanty wages, drudging at any kind of employ ment that was given him, and wholly unaccustomed to think or act for himself. He rarely or never escaped from the Company's employ, and if he did he still remained in a greater or less degree its dependant.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of Washington State from the earliest American fur trappers and explorers to its eventual statehood in 1889. The author delves into the diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Great Britain regarding the Oregon Territory, highlighting the challenges and compromises involved in establishing the boundary between the two nations. The book also examines the role of missionaries and settlers in shaping the region's culture and economy, shedding light on the complexities of westward expansion and the experiences of those who ventured into this uncharted territory. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the author provides a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shaped Washington State and its significance in the broader context of American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331987154_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331987154
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