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Title: Ross's Adventures of the first settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River, 1810-1813
Original Publication: Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1904.
Series Title: Early western travels, 1748-1846, volume 7
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Greg Bergquist, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Ross's Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River" by Alexander Ross is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of Ross and fellow adventurers who joined John Jacob Astor’s expedition to establish the Pacific Fur Company on the Columbia River between 1810 and 1813. It provides insights into the lives of early settlers, their interactions with various Indian tribes, and the challenges they faced during this significant period of American expansion. At the start of the book, Ross introduces himself as one of the early commercial adventurers to the Pacific Northwest and outlines his journey that led him to be part of Astor's ambitious fur trading venture. He discusses the political climate, existing fur trade rivalries, and his decision to abandon farming for the promising opportunities of the fur trade. The opening chapters provide a glimpse into the preparations and dynamics of the expedition, including the diverse group of partners and workers involved, their departure from New York aboard the ship "Tonquin", and various challenges encountered at sea. Ross sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the perils, adventures, and socio-economic conditions of the region, highlighting his personal contributions and interactions with Native American tribes along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ross, Alexander, 1783-1856
Editor: Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
EBook No.: 73930
Published: Jun 28, 2024
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ross's Adventures of the first settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River, 1810-1813
Original Publication: Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1904.
Series Title: Early western travels, 1748-1846, volume 7
Note: Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Greg Bergquist, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Ross's Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon or Columbia River" by Alexander Ross is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences of Ross and fellow adventurers who joined John Jacob Astor’s expedition to establish the Pacific Fur Company on the Columbia River between 1810 and 1813. It provides insights into the lives of early settlers, their interactions with various Indian tribes, and the challenges they faced during this significant period of American expansion. At the start of the book, Ross introduces himself as one of the early commercial adventurers to the Pacific Northwest and outlines his journey that led him to be part of Astor's ambitious fur trading venture. He discusses the political climate, existing fur trade rivalries, and his decision to abandon farming for the promising opportunities of the fur trade. The opening chapters provide a glimpse into the preparations and dynamics of the expedition, including the diverse group of partners and workers involved, their departure from New York aboard the ship "Tonquin", and various challenges encountered at sea. Ross sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the perils, adventures, and socio-economic conditions of the region, highlighting his personal contributions and interactions with Native American tribes along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ross, Alexander, 1783-1856
Editor: Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913
EBook No.: 73930
Published: Jun 28, 2024
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.