The Trail Blazers: Pioneers Of The Northwest

by Lawton Bryan Evans

Book Overview

The Trail Blazers: Pioneers of the Northwest is a book written by Lawton B. Evans that chronicles the lives of the early pioneers who settled in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The book covers the period from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s, when the region was still largely unexplored and unsettled.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of pioneer life, including the early explorers who mapped the region, the fur traders who established trading posts, and the missionaries who sought to convert the native populations to Christianity. The book also covers the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail and settled in the region, including their struggles with disease, harsh weather conditions, and conflicts with Native American tribes.Throughout the book, Evans provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and beliefs of the various Native American tribes who inhabited the area. He also includes anecdotes and stories about individual pioneers, bringing their experiences to life for the reader.Overall, The Trail Blazers: Pioneers of the Northwest is a comprehensive and engaging account of the early history of the Pacific Northwest, and a tribute to the brave men and women who helped to shape 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116313693X
• ISBN13: 9781163136935
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"