The Applegate Trail of 1846: A Documentary Guide to the Original Southern Emigrant Route to Oregon

Emerson, William

ISBN 10: 1889082007 / ISBN 13: 9781889082004

Published by Ember Enterprises, Ashland, Oregon, U.S.A., 1996

About this Item

Oblong. Bump to bottom rear near spine.

Seller Inventory # 020257

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Applegate Trail of 1846: A Documentary Guide to the Original Southern Emigrant Route to Oregon
• Publisher: Ember Enterprises, Ashland, Oregon, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1889082007
• ISBN 13: 9781889082004
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Northwest (local interest)
  • History

About this title

Synopsis

The book includes: twelve illustrations, twelve maps, thirty-five black and white photos, an appendix of names including other names for the Applegate Trail, names of the exploring party, the volunteer road party, emigrants on the first wagon train and names of the relief parties. Also included is a glossary, bibliography and an index.

From the Publisher

This book has many uses: it tells some of the history of northwestern United States, it identifies original Applegate Trail locations as seen today, including Interstate-5, Highway 99 and railroad rights of way. It explains the origin of site names along the trail-cites, creeks and rivers, and assists genealogists studying ancestors who took the trail.