Project Gutenberg
2013-01-29
Public domain in the USA.
140
Nixon, Oliver W. (Oliver Woodson)
1825
1905
Nixon, Oliver Woodson
05032723
Whitman's Ride Through Savage Lands, with Sketches of Indian Life
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Julia Neufeld and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"Whitman's Ride Through Savage Lands, with Sketches of Indian Life" by O. W. Nixon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It chronicles the life and missions of Dr. Marcus Whitman, whose perilous journey through the wilderness played a significant role in the development of Oregon. The narrative intertwines real incidents from the lives of Whitman and the indigenous peoples, illuminating the broader themes of heroism, sacrifice, and cultural encounters at a pivotal time in American history. At the start of this work, the author sets the stage by discussing the significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while introducing the context of Whitman’s later missions. The opening chapters paint a vivid picture of the American frontier landscape, showcasing Whitman’s determination to serve both the settlers and Indigenous communities. They describe the warmth of early interactions with Native tribes, the serious challenges faced by Whitman and his companions, and the fervent dedication to their cause rooted in spirituality and patriotism. The narrative captures both the hardships of travel and the explorers' reliance on cultural exchanges, notably illustrated through the story of Sacajawea, rendering a multifaceted view of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41942/41942-h/images/coverpage.jpg
Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
en
Oregon Territory -- History
Whitman, Marcus, 1802-1847
F850.5
Text
Category: History - Other
Category: History - American
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Religious
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
294683
2025-07-17T05:18:08.946662
text/html
271579
2024-10-23T13:46:40
text/html
942031
2025-07-17T05:18:13.416625
application/epub+zip
945887
2025-07-17T05:18:09.852637
application/epub+zip
179895
2025-07-17T05:18:09.400702
application/epub+zip
1038956
2025-07-17T05:18:16.314639
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
1009181
2025-07-17T05:18:12.944612
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
245734
2022-09-19T07:49:32.783135
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
259755
2023-09-18T09:13:18.634112
text/plain
239767
2024-10-23T13:46:40
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
17398
2025-07-17T05:18:16.450588
application/rdf+xml
20391
2025-07-17T05:18:09.477618
image/jpeg
3549
2025-07-17T05:18:09.440620
image/jpeg
909870
2025-07-17T05:18:09.011670
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
en.wikipedia