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LoC No.: 17028901

Title: Oregon, the Picturesque
A Book of Rambles in the Oregon Country and in the Wilds of Northern California

Contents: An unfamiliar wonderland -- The land of sky-blue water -- Reno to Klamath Falls -- The marvels of Crater Lake -- Crater Lake to the Dalles -- Where rolls the Oregon -- The vale of the Willamette -- Grants Pass to Eureka -- Eureka to Cloverdale -- Into Yosemite by motor -- A run to the Roosevelt Dam and the Petrified Forest.

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Summary: "Oregon, the Picturesque" by Thos. D. Murphy is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a personal narrative of the author's journey through the less-explored regions of Oregon and Northern California, highlighting their stunning landscapes and historical significance. The work emphasizes the scenic beauty and charm of areas that have often been overlooked in previous literature, making it a valuable guide for adventurous travelers interested in discovering hidden gems. The opening of the book sets the stage for an ambitious road trip through Oregon and Northern California, describing the author’s eagerness to venture into unfamiliar and rugged terrain after having extensively explored Southern California. As the author details their preparations and the anticipated challenges of the journey, they express a mix of excitement and trepidation about the roads ahead, mentioning the poor conditions and potential obstacles. This portion provides insight into the allure of the untamed wilderness and foreshadows the captivating landscapes, historic landmarks, and personal anecdotes that are to follow, illustrating both the challenges and the rewards of motor touring in this picturesque region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler), 1866-1928

EBook No.: 60359

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 179

Language: English

Subject: California -- Description and travel

Subject: Oregon -- Description and travel

LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60359:2 2019-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler) en urn:lccn:17028901 1
2025-09-11T09:50:07Z Oregon, the Picturesque

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 17028901

Title: Oregon, the Picturesque
A Book of Rambles in the Oregon Country and in the Wilds of Northern California

Contents: An unfamiliar wonderland -- The land of sky-blue water -- Reno to Klamath Falls -- The marvels of Crater Lake -- Crater Lake to the Dalles -- Where rolls the Oregon -- The vale of the Willamette -- Grants Pass to Eureka -- Eureka to Cloverdale -- Into Yosemite by motor -- A run to the Roosevelt Dam and the Petrified Forest.

Credits: Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Oregon, the Picturesque" by Thos. D. Murphy is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a personal narrative of the author's journey through the less-explored regions of Oregon and Northern California, highlighting their stunning landscapes and historical significance. The work emphasizes the scenic beauty and charm of areas that have often been overlooked in previous literature, making it a valuable guide for adventurous travelers interested in discovering hidden gems. The opening of the book sets the stage for an ambitious road trip through Oregon and Northern California, describing the author’s eagerness to venture into unfamiliar and rugged terrain after having extensively explored Southern California. As the author details their preparations and the anticipated challenges of the journey, they express a mix of excitement and trepidation about the roads ahead, mentioning the poor conditions and potential obstacles. This portion provides insight into the allure of the untamed wilderness and foreshadows the captivating landscapes, historic landmarks, and personal anecdotes that are to follow, illustrating both the challenges and the rewards of motor touring in this picturesque region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler), 1866-1928

EBook No.: 60359

Published: Sep 25, 2019

Downloads: 179

Language: English

Subject: California -- Description and travel

Subject: Oregon -- Description and travel

LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60359:3 2019-09-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler) en urn:lccn:17028901 1