It Happened in Oregon Author:James A. Crutchfield Take a grueling trip over the Oregon Trail, a comfortable cruise down the Columbia River, a revealing ramble among ancient evergreens-all in the pages of It Happened in Oregon, a collection of the most provocative episodes from the Beaver State history. — As author James A. Crutchfield whisks you through time, you'll witness the volcanic erup... more »tion that formed Crater Lake, the haphazard deal that led to the founding of Portland, and the reckless decision that resulted in the Great Tillamook Burn.
You'll meet a cast of unforgettable characters, including versatile mountain man Joe Meek, persistent Nez Perce Chief Joseph, desperate felon Harry Tracy and dogged crusader Abigail Scott Duniway.
In a lively, easy-to-read style that is entertaining as well as informative, Crutchfield has separated the historical wheat from the chaff and served up the highlights from Oregon's past.« less