The Log Schoolhouse On The Columbia - Hezekiah Butterworth - Bog

The Log Schoolhouse On The Columbia: A Tale Of The Pioneers Of The Great Northwest is a novel written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published in 1890. The story is set in the Pacific Northwest during the early 19th century and follows the adventures of a group of pioneers who settle in the region. The central character is a schoolteacher named John Wesley who arrives in the area and is tasked with building a schoolhouse for the local children. The schoolhouse is constructed from logs and becomes a symbol of the community's determination to create a better life for themselves in the wilderness. The novel explores the challenges and hardships faced by the pioneers as they struggle to establish a new life in a harsh and unfamiliar environment. It also delves into the relationships between the settlers and the indigenous people of the region, highlighting the cultural clashes that occurred during this period of history. Overall, The Log Schoolhouse On The Columbia is a compelling tale of resilience, perseverance, and community spirit. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the pioneers who helped shape the Pacific Northwest and their struggles to build a new society in a challenging and often hostile landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.