Oregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers by Thomas Bulfinch
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"Oregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers" by Thomas Bulfinch is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the significant water routes of North and South America, focusing on the Missouri and Columbia Rivers in the north and the Amazon River in the south. Through these narratives, it covers the adventures and discoveries associated with these regions, including the significant historical expeditions and their implications for American
expansion and commerce. The opening of the narrative begins with a discussion among prominent Bostonians in the late 18th century regarding the voyages of Captain Cook and the commercial potential of the Pacific Northwest, particularly the fur trade. This conversation leads to the establishment of an expedition that ultimately discovers the Columbia River, revealing the competitive landscape of exploration at that time. Key figures like Captains Robert Gray and John Kendrick are introduced, along with the challenges they face in their journeys, including conflicts with Native Americans and the harsh conditions of exploration. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an engaging account of exploration and adventure in America's early history, illuminating the dreams and ambitions of those who sought to unveil its frontiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02005703 |
| Title | Oregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | El Dorado |
| Subject | Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) |
| Subject | Oregon -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Columbia River |
| Subject | Amazon River |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38774 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 486 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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