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

by Karen L. Johnson , Dennis M. Larsen
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780874223156
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Washington State University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Washington State University Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 208
  • Original Price: USD 29.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 590 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)

In 1852 twenty-two-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.

The young Yankee traveled north from the Columbia River to Cowlitz Landing and was promptly drafted as a delegate to the Monticello Convention. After claiming donation land north of Olympia, he led survey and construction teams laying out the Naches Pass wagon road, initiated relief efforts for Longmire wagon train families, explored Puget Sound on a whaleboat, ran for the Territorial Council, and with two others, made the first documented ascent of Mount Adams.

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 Pittsburgh Daily Dispatch, published his correspondence. Pasted into a recently-discovered scrapbook, his observations deliver new insight into Pacific Northwest history.

Johnson, Karen L.: -

Karen L. Johnson, a resident of Chehalis, Washington, has worked in museums for the last ten years. She researches and writes about the history of southwest Washington and has a special interest in early transportation.

Larsen, Dennis M.: -

An independent historian and former social studies teacher, Dennis Larsen has written for historical journals and is author/co-author of four other books. He speaks frequently on the Oregon Trail, Northwest pioneers, and Ezra Meeker.

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