Oregon and Eldorado; or, Romance of the Rivers

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bulfinch, Thomas, 1796-1867

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-02-06