Early Days of Old Oregon by Katharine Berry Judson provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Pacific Northwest during the mid-1800s. The author does an excellent job of capturing the challenges and triumphs of the early pioneers who settled in Oregon, bringing to life their struggles with the harsh landscape and interactions with Native American tribes.

Judson's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the rugged terrain and the resilient spirit of those who sought a new life in the untamed wilderness. She also delves into the complexities of intercultural relationships, shedding light on the interactions between settlers and indigenous peoples.

Overall, Early Days of Old Oregon is a compelling and informative read that offers valuable insight into the early history of the region. Whether you are a history buff or simply interested in the pioneer experience, this book is sure to captivate and educate.

Book Description:
Twenty-three stories of the history of early Oregon plus an appendix: A Brief Summary Of The History Of The Old Oregon Country From Original Sources. OLD OREGON was a mighty sweep of country, and a most romantic one. From the northern border of Mexican California to near Sitka in Russian America it stretched, nearly eight hundred miles. Eastward it stretched over a country of mighty mountain … until the limits of the Oregon country, at the crest of the main range of the Rockies…. The romance ever lingers…. I have given four years of devoted study to Oregon history, three of them among the special collections of the Northwest, and over a year in London. In England I had full access to the documents of the Public Record Office, including unpublished accounts of the various explorations, and also, what was a far rarer privilege, access to the journals, diaries, and letters of the Hudson's Bay Company. Simple as this book is, every statement is based on original authority. Comment on the British and American claims to the country is founded entirely upon sources. These sources include journals written by fur-traders In the mountains and on the march, private letters between themselves, official reports of chief factors to their Company in London, diplomatic correspondence of American and English diplomats, and published works, in original editions, of exploration and discovery. It has been my aim to make this volume a clear, straightforward account of the romantic discovery and settlement of Old Oregon…