9780874223156-0874223156-A Yankee on Puget Sound: Pioneer Dispatches of Edward Jay Allen, 1852-1855

A Yankee on Puget Sound: Pioneer Dispatches of Edward Jay Allen, 1852-1855

ISBN-13: 9780874223156
ISBN-10: 0874223156
Edition: First Edition
Author: Dennis M Larsen, Karen L. Johnson
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: Washington State University Press
Format: Paperback 208 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780874223156
ISBN-10: 0874223156
Edition: First Edition
Author: Dennis M Larsen, Karen L. Johnson
Publication date: 2013
Publisher: Washington State University Press
Format: Paperback 208 pages

Summary

A Yankee on Puget Sound: Pioneer Dispatches of Edward Jay Allen, 1852-1855 (ISBN-13: 9780874223156 and ISBN-10: 0874223156), written by authors Dennis M Larsen, Karen L. Johnson, was published by Washington State University Press in 2013. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other State & Local (United States History, Cultural, Anthropology, Americas History) books. You can easily purchase or rent A Yankee on Puget Sound: Pioneer Dispatches of Edward Jay Allen, 1852-1855 (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used State & Local books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.52.

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In 1852 22-year old Edward Jay Allen completed a difficult overland trek to Oregon. His exploits during a three-year stay in Washington Territory featured unique twists and left a distinct, indelible mark. Allen recorded his adventures in letters and a diary, deftly weaving in descriptive passages, humor, and poetry while eloquently reflecting social, political, racial, and religious views of his time. His hometown newspaper, "The Pittsburg Daily Dispatch", published his correspondence Pasted into a recently discovered scrapbook, his observations deliver new insight into Pacific Northwest history.
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