John Kirk Townsend & the 1836 Brigade

The 1836 Brigade is only a small part of the story that ornithologist John Kirk Townsend tells — but it is an interesting part of his story. His book, published…
Read moreThe 1836 Brigade is only a small part of the story that ornithologist John Kirk Townsend tells — but it is an interesting part of his story. His book, published…
Read moreWhy is the Mountain called “the Mountain?” I’ve driven over the Mountain a few times, and have never understood why it was called “the Mountain.” Mountains are usually quite noticeable,…
Read moreWell, as you know, I wrote on our visit to Fort Alexandria a few weeks ago, and you will find that post here: https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-alexandria-flood/ This post is updating that post:…
Read moreIn 1836, the S.S. Beaver sails east from the Sandwich Islands to the mouth of the Columbia River and, eventually, Fort Vancouver, the HBC headquarters on the Pacific Slopes. Here…
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