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Westward vision; the story of the Oregon Trail [by] David Lavender. With illus. by Marian Ebert.
This is "not only a history of the Oregon Trail up to the Gold Rush days, but a general picture of western exploration by Indians, mountain men, priests, fur-hunters, and others."
Record details
- ISBN: 0070366764
- ISBN: 9780070366763
- Physical Description: 424 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York, McGraw-Hill [1971, ©1963]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-412).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Dreamers and Schemers. The fabulous land -- The mountains that shine -- The great River Ourigan -- The strangling of Spanish Louisiana -- The Route that didn't work. The Americans try -- Wishful thinking -- The first mountain men -- The ordeal of the Astorians -- Rediscovery -- The Gateway. Stampede for furs -- The British barrier -- The amateurs -- Salvation bound -- Sunbonnets. Civilization's advance of guard -- Sky of brass, earth of iron -- Hate yet one another -- The fever catches -- God's gadfly -- Destiny's men -- Trail's end.
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- Oregon National Historic Trail.
Overland journeys to the Pacific.
West (U.S.) > Discovery and exploration.
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United States > Oregon National Historic Trail.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | F 880 .L38 1963 | 248301 | Stacks | Available | - |