Marcus Whitman The Pathfinder Of The Pacific Northwest And Martyred Missionary Of Oregon

""Marcus Whitman: The Pathfinder of the Pacific Northwest and Martyred Missionary of Oregon"" is a biography written by Jonathan Edwards that tells the story of Marcus Whitman, a prominent figure in the early exploration and settlement of the Pacific Northwest. The book chronicles Whitman's life from his childhood in upstate New York to his journey westward as a missionary and pioneer. Through his travels, Whitman became a respected figure among the Native American tribes of the region and played a key role in opening up the Oregon Trail to settlers. However, his efforts were cut short when he and his wife were brutally murdered by a group of Native Americans in 1847. Edwards' book provides a detailed account of Whitman's life and legacy, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of early American pioneers in the Pacific Northwest.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.