Description: This book offers a captivating journey through the early years of the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Puget Sound region, as experienced by a pioneer who arrived in 1853. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the author paints a picture of life on the frontier, from navigating the Columbia River on a makeshift raft to building the first log cabin and encountering the native inhabitants. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of significant historical events, including the Fraser River gold rush and the Indian Wars. The author's firsthand account of these events provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between settlers and indigenous communities, as well as the challenges and triumphs of establishing a new society in the wilderness. The book delves into themes of resilience, cultural exchange, and the struggle for land and resources. It sheds light on the often-overlooked perspectives of early pioneers and Native Americans, offering a nuanced understanding of this pivotal period in American history. Ultimately, the book's enduring message lies in its exploration of the human spirit and the enduring legacy of those who shaped the Pacific Northwest. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 577
Type: textbook
Book Title: Pioneer Reminiscences of Puget Sound : The Tragedy of Leschi; an Account of the Coming of the First Americans and the Establishment of Their Institutions; Their Encounters with the Native Race; the First Treaties, with the Indians and the War That Followed
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 1.3 in
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 29.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Ezra Meeker
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
