Documents the 1810 to 1813 expedition, financed by millionaire John Jacob Astor and encouraged by Thomas Jefferson, to establish Fort Astoria, a trading post on the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest.

Although the Pacific Northwest was the area furthest removed from the actual battles of the Civil War, it was nonetheless profoundly affected by the war. The Enemy Never Came examines the everyday lives of the volunteer soldiers who battled Native American renegades of the region and of the settlers who were deeply affected by the war yet unable to do much about it. Pacific Northwest pioneers soon chose sides, most allying with the North, others supporting...

"It Happened on the Oregon Trail [Second editon] takes readers on a rollicking, behind-the-scenes look at some of the characters and episodes from the Oregon Trail's storied past. Including both famous tales, and famous names--and little-known heroes, heroines, and happenings"--Provided by publisher.

WESTWARD THE WOMEN is a book about women of every kind and sort, from nuns to prostitutes, who participated in the greatest American adventure-pioneering across the continent. Not only does the material represent half-forgotten history-which the author garnered from attics, libraries, state historical museums, and the reminiscences of Far Western Old-timers-but it is unique in presenting the woman's side of the story in this major American experience....

"The year is 1858. Isaac Evers, a community leader and former militiaman, has established a small colony on Whidbey Island. While away on expeditions, his wife Emmy tends to the many duties required of a property owner on Whidbey Island. But as times on the island become more turbulent, her constitution and conviction are tested. Elsewhere, Haida native Anah-nawitka feels the rush of his first kill and the satisfying vengeance cast from his hand to...