The History Of Oregon And California

The History of Oregon and California: And the Other Territories of the Northwest Coast of North America is a book written by Robert Greenhow and originally published in 1844. The book is a comprehensive historical account of the region that includes Oregon, California, and other territories on the Northwest Coast of North America. Greenhow was a historian and diplomat who served as the chief clerk in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Statistics and later as a special agent for the U.S. government in Mexico. He was also a member of the American Historical Association and the American Ethnological Society.The book provides a detailed overview of the history, geography, and culture of the region, including the indigenous peoples, the Spanish and Russian explorers, and the American settlers who arrived in the early 19th century. Greenhow's account covers a wide range of topics, including the fur trade, the Oregon Trail, the California gold rush, and the politics of the region.The book is notable for its detailed descriptions of the various tribes and nations that inhabited the region, as well as its detailed accounts of the various expeditions and explorations that took place in the area. It is also notable for its insights into the political and economic forces that shaped the region during the early 19th century.Overall, The History of Oregon and California: And the Other Territories of the Northwest Coast of North America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the early exploration and settlement of the region.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.