02384cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000340011724500730015126400510022430000470027533600260032233700260034833800360037450000310041050801220044152012720056353400450183565300320188065300520191265300340196485600430199899900170204139334UtSlPG20260610133912.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aDenny, Emily Inez,d1853-191810aBlazing the Way; Or, True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-04-01  aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Pat McCoy, Bruce Jones and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Blazing the Way; Or, True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound" by Emily Inez Denny is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of pioneers who settled in the Puget Sound region, offering a glimpse into their struggles and adventures as they navigated the wilderness. It illuminates the vital role these early settlers played in the development of the Pacific Northwest, presenting a narrative that combines personal stories, observations, and reflections on the pioneer spirit.  At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by describing the arduous journey of settlers crossing the plains to reach Puget Sound in the mid-19th century. Through poetic imagery and firsthand accounts, Denny introduces key figures, including John Denny and Sarah Latimer Denny, highlighting the challenges they faced such as harsh weather, encounters with hostile Native Americans, and the emotional toll of leaving their past lives behind. The initial chapters lay a foundation for understanding the risks involved in pioneer life, while emphasizing the resilience and determination required to build a new community in a challenging and often unforgiving environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOregon Territory -- History  aIndians of North America -- Northwestern States  aWashington (State) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39334  c80173d80173