Author : Lansford Hastings
Publisher : Ravenio Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis The Emigrants’ Guide to Oregon and California by : Lansford Hastings
Download or read book The Emigrants’ Guide to Oregon and California written by Lansford Hastings and published by Ravenio Books. This book was released on with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lansford Warren Hastings’ The Emigrants’ Guide to Oregon and California serves as a captivating window into mid-19th-century America. Published in 1845, this handbook beckons pioneers with vivid descriptions of the lush landscapes of California and Oregon. Hastings paints scenes of untamed beauty, enticing those seeking a fresh start in the rugged frontier. However, beneath the picturesque prose lies a hidden agenda: Hastings aspired to establish an independent Republic of California, positioning himself as its ruler. Despite his failed ambitions, this work remains essential reading for anyone intrigued by the forces that shaped the settling of the American West.