Publisher's Synopsis
""Adventures Of The First Settlers On The Oregon Or Columbia River"" is a narrative account of the expedition that was organized by John Jacob Astor to establish the Pacific Fur Company in the early 19th century. The book is authored by Alexander Ross, who was a member of the expedition and provides a first-hand account of the journey. The book details the challenges faced by the first settlers as they navigated through uncharted territories, battled harsh weather conditions, and encountered hostile Native American tribes. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the indigenous people. The book is a fascinating account of the early days of the American West and provides an insight into the hardships and struggles faced by the first settlers who ventured into this untamed wilderness.Volume VII. Of Early Western Travels 1748-1846. A Series Of Annotated Reprints Of Some Of The Best And Rarest Contemporary Volumes Of Travel, Descriptive Of The Aborigines And Social And Economic Conditions In The Middle And Far West, During The Period Of Early American Settlement.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.
