This book, a sequel to a prior publication by the same author, offers a rare glimpse into the life of English emigrants who sought new beginnings in Oregon during the latter half of the 19th century. Incisive commentaries on the social, economic, and cultural differences between their homeland and their adopted country provide unique insights into both societies. The author describes the challenges and triumphs of settling into a new land- hardships ranging from fending off wild beasts to coping with a drastically different natural landscape filled with dense forests and winding rivers. The account paints a vivid picture of the rugged determination and optimism of these pioneers and offers valuable insights into the complexities and rewards of forging a new life in a foreign land. From bustling towns filled with saloons and stores to idyllic farmhouses surrounded by vast, untamed wilderness, the pages of this book paint a rich, multifaceted portrait of a place and time. The author's personal experiences, combined with observations of the wider community of settlers, create a compelling narrative that will appeal to historians, travelers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of immigration. This book is an invaluable addition to the historical record of the American West and a compelling read for anyone wishing to understand the motivations and challenges of those who sought a new life on its distant shores.

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Wallis Nash was born in London in 1837 and by 1871 he was successful solicitor and attorney living just outside London in Beckenham, Kent. In 1877, at the age of forty he decided to see some of the world and by the Panama isthmus route he made his way to Oregon for a visit. Back in England he wrote a book about his travels primarily aimed at people who wished to emigrate. Two years later, he followed his own advice and with wife and children, plus a few likeminded people, it was a party of 26 who made their way west to Oregon in 1879. Nash was very involved in the building of the railroad from Corvallis to the Newport area and was also influential in education, helping to build a university. In 1898 he moved to Portland, where he continued to have an influence on Oregon's economy, both as an attorney, and as president of the Board of Trade from 1906 to 1909. He died in 1926.

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