Journal of an Overland Journey to Oregon Made in the Year 1849

Name/Title

Journal of an Overland Journey to Oregon Made in the Year 1849

Entry/Object ID

L1992.1.209

Description

Journal of an Overland Journey to Oregon Made in the Year 1849 is the diary of William J. Watson who started his journey west from St. Joseph, MO on May 8, 1849. It one of the rarest titles in the historical literature of the American West. It was lost for a while, but when found Ye Galleon was given permission to make reprints. These reminiscences were written for the private eye of an intimate friend--not necessarily for publication. 53/Softbound

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

19th Century American West, Oregon Territory, St. Joseph, MO--History, Diary, St. Joe Crossing, Western Migration, Oregon Trail

Book Details

Author

Watson, William J

Place Published

City

Fairfield

State/Province

Washington

Date Published

1985

Call No.

Western WA

ISBN

0-87770-373-6

LCCN

85-26404

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Watson, William J.