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John Mullan : the tumultuous life of a western road builder
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John Mullan : the tumultuous life of a western road builder / by Keith C. Petersen.
ISBN
9780874223217 (alk. paper)
0874223210 (alk. paper)
Publication
Pullman, Wash. : Washington State University Press, [2014]
Physical Description
336 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Summary
"John Mullan's celebrated road--a 625-mile link that connected the Missouri and Columbia Rivers--established the West Point graduate as an accomplished engineer... Keith Petersen takes a fresh look at Mullan, whose road significantly impacted the development of the Northwest. His story includes business partnerships and personal relationships with some of the West's most intriguing characters: Father Pierre-Jean DeSmet, General William T. Sherman, Chico founder John Bidwell, Idaho gold discoverer Elias Pierce, Yakama Indian chief Owhi, and others."--Publishers website
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Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 16, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-326) and index.
Contents
Prologue: New York City, May 7, 1863
Prelude: Out west, 1841
Annapolis
West Point
Railroad survey
Explorer
Killing time
Prelude: Latah Creek, Washington Territory, 1858
"Lieutenant Mullan's party has been saved from destruction"
Wright's revenge
Mullan's Road, 1859-1860
Mullan's Road, 1861-1862
"Capt. Mullan wishes to be made Governor of Idahoe"
Prelude: Office of the Governor, Sacramento, January 18, 1889
Family feud
The Chico to Boise line
"The notorious Captain John Mullan"
Rise and fall
Dear Papa
Prelude: Glenrose Community, near Spokane, October 28, 1934
America's great National Highway
Keepers of the story
Epilog: Mullan, Idaho, January 1, 2001.
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