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100 1 _aBulfinch, Thomas,
_d1796-1867
245 1 0 _aOregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-06
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Oregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers" by Thomas Bulfinch is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the significant water routes of North and South America, focusing on the Missouri and Columbia Rivers in the north and the Amazon River in the south. Through these narratives, it covers the adventures and discoveries associated with these regions, including the significant historical expeditions and their implications for American expansion and commerce. The opening of the narrative begins with a discussion among prominent Bostonians in the late 18th century regarding the voyages of Captain Cook and the commercial potential of the Pacific Northwest, particularly the fur trade. This conversation leads to the establishment of an expedition that ultimately discovers the Columbia River, revealing the competitive landscape of exploration at that time. Key figures like Captains Robert Gray and John Kendrick are introduced, along with the challenges they face in their journeys, including conflicts with Native Americans and the harsh conditions of exploration. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for an engaging account of exploration and adventure in America's early history, illuminating the dreams and ambitions of those who sought to unveil its frontiers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEl Dorado
653 _aLewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
653 _aOregon -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aColumbia River
653 _aAmazon River
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38774
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