The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery by Travers Twiss
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"The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery" by Travers Twiss is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the complex history and political negotiations surrounding the Oregon Territory, highlighting key events, expeditions, and disputes between the United States and Great Britain over territorial claims. Twiss aims to clarify historical narratives and claims made by both sides in these negotiations. At the start of the book, the author outlines
his motivation to investigate the historical facts regarding the Oregon Territory, claiming that the United States' position has often been overstated in previous treatises. He emphasizes the importance of accurate historical records, particularly referencing early navigators such as Sir Francis Drake and Michael Lock. The beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the geographical, political, and commercial developments in the region, while also hinting at broader themes of discovery and national sovereignty that will unfold throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Twiss, Travers, 1809-1897 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07030354 |
| Title | The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Oregon -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States |
| Subject | Oregon Territory -- History |
| Subject | Oregon question |
| Subject | Northwest boundary of the United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38942 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 504 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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