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Marcus Whitman the Pathfinder of the Pacific Northwest and Martyred Missionary of Oregon

Marcus Whitman the Pathfinder of the Pacific Northwest and Martyred Missionary of Oregon

Edwards, Jonathan

Paperback

Religious BiographiesGeneral ChristianityRegional: Pacific Northwest

ISBN10: 1430499281
ISBN13: 9781430499282
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marcus Whitman: The Pathfinder of the Pacific Northwest and Martyred Missionary of Oregon is a biographical account of the life of Marcus Whitman, a prominent 19th-century American missionary and pioneer who played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Oregon Territory. Written by Jonathan Edwards, this book chronicles Whitman's early life, his journey westward, and his efforts to establish a mission among the Cayuse Indians in what is now Washington State. The book also details Whitman's involvement in the Oregon Trail migration, his advocacy for American control of the Pacific Northwest, and his tragic death at the hands of the Cayuse during the Whitman Massacre of 1847. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Edwards paints a vivid portrait of one of America's most influential and controversial historical figures, shedding light on the complexities of early American expansionism and the clash of cultures that defined the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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