Overland journey across the Plains to Oregon /by William H. Frush, 1850-1852
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4
Abstract:
In 1850 Frush traveled from Missouri to Oregon by way of St. Joseph, Blue River, the North Platte, and Fort Laramie, where he met his brother John and Kit Carson. They continued by South Pass, Bear River, Soda Springs, Fort Hall, Fort Boise, the Dalles, and Portland. He records graves, the names and homes of other travelers, and ends his account with events in Oregon. The diary contains drawings of Chimney Rock, Court House Rock, profile of the Snake River, and a map of the Burnt River.
Subject (Geographic):
Oregon --Baker County --Maps, West (U.S.) --Description and travel, and West (U.S.) --Maps