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100 1 _aNixon, Oliver W.
_q(Oliver Woodson),
_d1825-1905
245 1 0 _aWhitman's Ride Through Savage Lands, with Sketches of Indian Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-29
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Whitman's Ride Through Savage Lands, with Sketches of Indian Life" by O. W. Nixon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the life and missions of Dr. Marcus Whitman, whose perilous journey through the wilderness played a significant role in the development of Oregon. The narrative intertwines real incidents from the lives of Whitman and the indigenous peoples, illuminating the broader themes of heroism, sacrifice, and cultural encounters at a pivotal time in American history. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage by discussing the significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while introducing the context of Whitman’s later missions. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of the American frontier landscape, showcasing Whitman’s determination to serve both the settlers and Indigenous communities. They describe the warmth of early interactions with Native tribes, the serious challenges faced by Whitman and his companions, and the fervent dedication to their cause rooted in spirituality and patriotism. The narrative captures both the hardships of travel and the explorers' reliance on cultural exchanges, notably illustrated through the story of Sacajawea, rendering a multifaceted view of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOregon Territory -- History
653 _aWhitman, Marcus, 1802-1847
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41942
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