Reminiscences of Eastern Oregon

LORD, ELIZABETH. Reminiscences of Eastern Oregon. Portland: The Irwin-Hudson Co., 1903. 155pp. Illustrated. Original dark olive cloth with gilt.. Very minor wear. Fine bright copy. 

First edition.   Howes L468. Smith 6110. Graff 2543. Only a few copies privately issued for the author, and almost unobtainable. The narrative minutely describes the overland trip of the Laughlin party by ox-team in 1850 along the Oregon Trail, life and events at the Dalles from October, 1850, conditions and adventures in the Territory to 1859, with genealogical material and reminiscences of pioneer families. Including also family records of the Laughlin, Yeargain, Woodford, Bucker and Madison families. Eberstadt Modern Overlands 298. Not in the Soliday or Streeter sales.