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100 1 _aNixon, Oliver W.
_q(Oliver Woodson),
_d1825-1905
245 1 0 _aHow Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon :
_bA True Romance of Patriotic Heroism Christian Devotion and Final Martyrdom
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-31
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon" by Oliver W. Nixon is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers on Dr. Marcus Whitman, highlighting his contributions to the early American settlement of Oregon and his efforts to advocate for the region's recognition as American territory. It aims to illuminate Whitman's heroism and sacrifices while providing insight into the challenges faced by pioneers during this transformative period in U.S. history. The opening of the book introduces the life and mission of Marcus Whitman as a key figure in Oregon's history. It begins with a dedication to the children who attended his school, reflecting on the past and the impact of Whitman's work. The preface establishes that the narrative will not dive deeply into the broader history of Oregon or Whitman's complete biography but will focus on his significant yet often unrecognized role in shaping the region's future. Through anecdotes and historical sketches, the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Whitman's pivotal "ride" to save Oregon, and it lays a foundation for understanding the implications of his missionary endeavors amidst growing tensions between American settlers and indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOregon Territory -- History
653 _aWhitman, Marcus, 1802-1847
653 _aNorthwest, Pacific -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43369
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