Two Years in Oregon by Wallis Nash
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"Two Years in Oregon" by Wallis Nash is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative describes the author's experiences and observations of life in Oregon, particularly focusing on the challenges and joys of settling in this western frontier. Nash aims to provide insights not only for potential emigrants but also for readers interested in the burgeoning life of a young community shaping their new existence in the Wild
West. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his earlier visit to Oregon and the decision to emigrate with his family and a group of friends in order to settle and develop a tract of land. He shares initial challenges, such as the preparations for the journey, the arrival in Corvallis, and the humorous yet enlightening encounters with local Oregonians. Nash's vivid descriptions of the landscape, the community's dynamics, and the simple pleasures of life offer readers a charming glimpse into pioneer life as he and his companions adapt and integrate into their new environment. The beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of agrarian life, wildlife, and the constant ebb and flow of early settlement efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Nash, Wallis |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | rc01000401 |
| Title | Two Years in Oregon |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (www.archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Oregon -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35288 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35288-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 526 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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