Publisher's Synopsis
""Fifty Years in the Northwest"" is a book written by W. H. C. Folsom that chronicles his experiences and observations of life in the American Northwest from the mid-1800s to the turn of the 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in the region, including the fur trade, Native American culture, the gold rush, and the development of cities and towns.The book begins with an introduction that provides some background on Folsom and his reasons for writing the book. The introduction is followed by a series of chapters that describe Folsom's experiences living and working in the Northwest. These chapters are arranged chronologically, with each one covering a different period of time.Throughout the book, Folsom provides detailed descriptions of the people, places, and events that he encountered during his time in the Northwest. He also includes anecdotes and personal reminiscences that add color and depth to his narrative.The book concludes with an appendix that contains additional reminiscences, incidents, and notes. This section provides further context and detail on some of the topics covered in the main text.Overall, ""Fifty Years in the Northwest"" is a fascinating and informative account of life in a rapidly changing region of the United States. Folsom's vivid descriptions and personal insights make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Northwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.