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100 1 _aDenny, Emily Inez,
_d1853-1918
245 1 0 _aBlazing the Way; Or, True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-04-01
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Pat McCoy, Bruce Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOregon Territory -- History
653 _aIndians of North America -- Northwestern States
653 _aWashington (State) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39334
999 _c80173
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