Two Years in Oregon

Two Years in Oregon by Wallis Nash is a great guide to Oregon from the late 19th century for those interested in settling in Oregon. Excerpt: «Personal reasons for coming to Oregon—Plans of colonizing—Who came—Who has returned—Who remain—Bowie-knives and revolvers—A sheriff in danger—No tragedy—Our landing at Corvallis—Frail houses—Pleasant welcome—The barber's shop—Its customers—Given names—New acquaintances—Bright dresses—Religious denominations. 17 CHAPTER II. Where we live—Snow-peaks and distant prospects—Forest-fires—The Coast Mountains and Mary's Peak—Sunset in Oregon—Farmhouses: the log cabin, the box house, the frame house—Dinner at the farm.»