Marcus Whitman, Pathfinder and Patriot

By Myron Eells

Book Overview

""Marcus Whitman: Pathfinder and Patriot"" is a biographical book written by Myron Eells that tells the story of Marcus Whitman, a famous American pioneer and missionary who played a critical role in the settlement of the Pacific Northwest in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Whitman's life, from his early years as a physician in New York to his journey to Oregon Country, where he established a mission and a school for Native American children. The book describes Whitman's interactions with various Native American tribes, his role in negotiating treaties between the tribes and the U.S. government, and his efforts to promote Christianity and Western culture among the indigenous people. It also explores Whitman's personal life, including his marriage to Narcissa Prentiss and the challenges they faced as a couple in the harsh and isolated environment of the Pacific Northwest.Throughout the book, Eells portrays Whitman as a courageous and dedicated individual who was committed to his faith and his mission to bring civilization to the frontier. The book also touches on the controversy surrounding Whitman's actions during the Cayuse War, a conflict that erupted between the settlers and the Native Americans in 1847 and resulted in Whitman's tragic death.Overall, ""Marcus Whitman: Pathfinder and Patriot"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most important pioneers and missionaries.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432695754
• ISBN13: 9781432695750
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"