G W Kennedy

The Pioneer Campfire G W Kennedy

Mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a work on Oregon history in this important re-issue of "The Pioneer Campfire." Unavailable since 1914, this publication offers rare, first hand insights into the settlement of the Old Oregon Country by G. W. Kennedy who was an Oregon Pioneer of 1853 Included in Kennedy's recollections are the daring tales of the early pioneers in the unsettled wilds of Oregon Territory as they crossed the continent for an Eden, settled the land, mined for gold, fought with Indians and built up their own civilization. These long lost stories will be of interest to modern gold miners, historians and others who are interested in the history of the Far West. Chapters include Around the Campfire With The Emigrants, Oregon Nomenclature, With The Settlers In The Log Cabin Homes, With The Hunters and The Miners, The Prospector and With The Preachers On The Trails. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.