02390cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000370013024500460016726400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950802180043052012470064853400450189565300320194065300320197285600430200499900170204736146UtSlPG20260610133826.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07031427  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aHolman, Frederick V.,d1852-192710aDr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-18  aProduced by David E. Brown, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon" by Frederick V. Holman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and contributions of Dr. John McLoughlin, who played a pivotal role in the early history of Oregon, especially during the time of joint-occupancy with Great Britain and the development of the Oregon country. The book delves into McLoughlin's humanitarian efforts, his management of the Hudson's Bay Company, and his interactions with both the settlers and the Indigenous peoples of the region.  The opening of the narrative establishes Dr. John McLoughlin as a central figure in the formation and expansion of Oregon, detailing his background and character. Holman reflects on how McLoughlin's actions and policies helped shape the early years of settlement in Oregon, including the establishment of Fort Vancouver and his influence in making the area safe for immigrants. The text sets a foundation for a comprehensive exploration of McLoughlin's life, emphasizing both his leadership qualities and his dedication to the community, as well as his complex relationships with various stakeholders during a pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOregon Territory -- History  aMcLoughlin, John, 1784-185740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36146  c76987d76987