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100 1 _aNash, Wallis
245 1 0 _aTwo Years in Oregon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-02-15
508 _aE-text prepared by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Two Years in Oregon" by Wallis Nash is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative describes the author's experiences and observations of life in Oregon, particularly focusing on the challenges and joys of settling in this western frontier. Nash aims to provide insights not only for potential emigrants but also for readers interested in the burgeoning life of a young community shaping their new existence in the Wild West. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on his earlier visit to Oregon and the decision to emigrate with his family and a group of friends in order to settle and develop a tract of land. He shares initial challenges, such as the preparations for the journey, the arrival in Corvallis, and the humorous yet enlightening encounters with local Oregonians. Nash's vivid descriptions of the landscape, the community's dynamics, and the simple pleasures of life offer readers a charming glimpse into pioneer life as he and his companions adapt and integrate into their new environment. The beginning sets the tone for a detailed exploration of agrarian life, wildlife, and the constant ebb and flow of early settlement efforts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOregon -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35288
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