Human History - Overview
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People have lived in the Pacific Northwest for
thousands of years. The Pacific Northwest has two distinct areas:
the wetter coastal area and a drier grass-scrubland plain east of
the Cascade Mountains. In the mid 1700s tribes on the plain obtained
horses, which thrived on the vast grassland. The Cayuse, Nez Perce
and other groups became famous for their horses.
In the late 1700's European and American sailors
discovered the coastal region of the Pacific Northwest. Soon explorers
were coming overland from the east. Fur trappers were not far behind.
Missionaries first arrived in the 1830s. The example set by the
missionary wives inspired ordinary families to travel to what they
called "Oregon Country."
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relating to American history: letters, diaries, books, pamphlets,
photos, maps, artwork, etc. Some of these are available on the web.
Below is a list of links to specific topic areas that are relevant
to the time during which the Whitmans lived and to the overall history
of the Pacific Northwest.
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