Outpost; John McLoughlin & the Far Northwest

Outpost; John McLoughlin & the Far Northwest by Morrison, Dorothy Nafus. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780875952673.

This biography of Dr. John McLoughlin (1784-1857) illuminates the enigmatic man now called the father of Oregon. As head of the Hudson Bay Companys Fort Vancouver and later as a US citizen, McLoughlin aided Oregon Trail settlers, but the British company and some settlers proved unappreciative. The book includes a rare daguerreotype of McLoughlin, maps, and other illustrations from both US and Canadian collections. The author has previously written about Dr. McLoughlin in a book for young adults. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)