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The Old Oregon Country: A History of Frontier Trade, Transportation, and Travel
The Old Oregon Country A History of Frontier Trade Transportation and Travel Author:Oscar Osburn Winther The Pacific Northwest, the old Oregon country, was one of the most remote and inaccessible frontier areas, but it was also known to be rich in natural resources. The opening up of this region is a story of courage, endurance, and pioneer enterprise. — Transportation in this rugged country was a problem to the settlers who would promote commerce a... more »nd travel, just as it was a problem to the earlier fur traders. The construction of roads and development of water routes progressed through the years until the railroad finally came to the Northwest, but at no time did the scarcity of roads prevent settlers from pushing back the frontier.
Here the whole story of travel and travelers in this region is told for the first time. The book is based largely on primary sources and, as such, is a contribution to history. As an account of courage and ingenuity, transportation monopoly against transportation monopoly, and man versus nature, it is fascinating reading.
"The Old Oregon Country" was first published in 1950 and then reissued in 1969. University Professor of History at Indiana University, O. O. Winther is also the author of "Express and Stagecoach Days in California" and "Via Western Express and Stagecoach".« less