It Happened in Oregon

From one of the greatest manhunts in American history to the hugely controversial northern spotted owl debate, It Happened in Oregon looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Beaver State.Meet Peter Burnett, leader of the massive movement known as the Great Migration on the Oregon Trail. Learn how the Oregon Exchange Company created its own gold standard with beaver coins. And discover why, for decades, Hells Canyon was the battleground of various factions trying to control the future of the world's deepest gorge. In an easy-to-read style that's entertaining and informative, author James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments in the history of Oregon.Crutchfield, James A. is the author of 'It Happened in Oregon ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780762744817 and ISBN 0762744812.