Description: Saving the Oregon Trail by Dennis M. Larsen, Will Bagley Ezra Meeker lived ninety-eight highly productive years. At times endearing and captivating, he could also be exasperating and irrational. Once he committed to a cause, he was an unabashed promoter. Meeker devoted his final three decades to commemorating the Oregon Trail. A part of his story no one has previously told, this volume begins in 1901 and completes an epic biography.One of Washington Territorys earliest pioneers, Meeker first came west on the overland trail in 1852. He became a Puyallup community builder, agricultural tycoon, and world traveler before hop lice and the Panic of 1893 devoured his fortune. He dallied in mining and joined the Klondike gold rush, spending four years as a Yukon store proprietor.At age 75 he trekked east over the Oregon Trail with oxen and a covered wagon, setting markers along the way, and became a national celebrity. He visited New York, Washington, DC, and the White House, and managed to convince regular citizens, the rich and famous, governors, legislators, and even three U.S. presidents to support his trail preservation schemes.Never one to shy away from adventure, his other exploits included publishing books, lecture tours, additional Oregon Trail expeditions (one in a bi-plane), attending the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, experimenting with motion pictures, founding societies, cruising in what may have been the first motorized RV, performing in a Wild West show, and roaming the country selling commemorative coins. In the end, Meekers extraordinary efforts were crucial to saving the trail. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography An independent historian and former social studies teacher, Dennis Larsen has written for historical journals and is author/co-author of four other books. He speaks frequently on the Oregon Trail, Northwest pioneers, and of course, Ezra Meeker. Table of Contents Foreword by Will BagleyPrefaceIntroduction 1 Telling History His Way2 A War of Words, a Test of Wills3 The Old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition4 Disaster at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition5 Retreat to California6 The Second Old Oregon Trail Expedition, 19107 The Second Expedition, 19118 The Second Expedition, 19129 Interlude10 The Pathfinder Expedition, Part 1: 1915-191611 The Pathfinder Expedition, Part 2: 191612 The Pathfinder Expedition, Part 3: 191713 World War I14 The Fight for Naches Pass15 Collaboration16 Movie Making17 The Worlds Oldest and Youngest Aeronaut18 "No Half Hours to Spare"19 The Oregon Trail Memorial Association20 End of the TrailAfterwordAcknowledgmentsNotesBibliographyIndex Map and Illustrations Review "Saving the Oregon Trail offers rock-solid research and the answers to long-held questions, and proves a tremendously enjoyable read."--Pacific Northwest Quarterly"An extraordinary work of exhaustive and meticulous research bringing Meeker out of obscurity and to the attention of a whole new generation."--MBR Bookwatch"Ezra Meeker was inspirational, charismatic, and beloved but also arrogant, aggravating, cantankerous, and obnoxious. Dennis Larsens biography sings his praises, exposes his flaws, and shows why without Meeker, America might have forgotten the Oregon Trails epic story."--Will Bagley, Independent Historian"In short, crisp chapters, Larsen masterfully weaves together his statements-of-fact into a compelling portrait of the elder Ezra Meeker."--The Bulletin, Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc."Larsen humanizes and contextualizes Meeker and does this eccentric legend justice."--The Bulletin, Genealogical Forum of Oregon, Inc. Details ISBN0874223741 Author Will Bagley Short Title SAVING THE OREGON TRAIL Publisher Washington State University Press Language English ISBN-10 0874223741 ISBN-13 9780874223743 Format Paperback DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Year 2020 Subtitle Ezra Meekers Last Grand Quest Imprint Washington State University Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-03-26 NZ Release Date 2020-03-26 US Release Date 2020-03-26 UK Release Date 2020-03-26 Pages 278 Publication Date 2020-03-26 Audience General Place of Publication Pullman, WA We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127253837;
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