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 pathetic account of the experience of one among many who used the log rafts, the portage, and the Hudson's Bay batteau. Joel Palmer was chosen to tell of the trip made across the Cascade Range south of Mount Hood before the road was built. Information of great value was obtained from the Oregon Historical Society, and I am indebted to George H. Himes for his many courtesies. Frederick V. Holman, H. H. Riddell, J. C. Ainsworth, Marshall Dana, L. A. McArthur, Robert R. Rankin and Frank J. Smith also contributed to the historical value of this work.

I wish to thank George F. Holman for the work of illuminating the dedication. To Mrs. Josiah Myrick, the granddaughter of Dr. John McLoughlin, I am grateful for interest and assistance.

I have quoted freely from an article written by Miss Irene Lincoln Poppleton, "Oregon's First Monopoly," which furnished much valuable data. I have frequently used the language of Theodore Winthrup, taken from the last edition of "The Canoe and the Saddle," edited by John H. Williams. I acknowledge assistance from General Hiram M. Chittenden, Mrs. Eva Emery Dye and Fred H. Sayler; also from my beloved Pastor, Dr. W. B. Hinson, whose Christian teaching has helped me greatly in my work. The influence of Professor W. M. Wilder and his sweet home has left its imprint on this book. There I have always found harmony, and his wild flower garden overlooking the city, has been a haven in time of stress.

I acknowledge the valuable literary assistance of Mrs. Ella J. Clinton and thank all who have the use of photographs. To Fred A. Routledge, who designed the cover of this book, and to A. Burr for original sketches. I express my grateful appreciation.

To every man who had a part in the construction of the Columbia River Highway through the Cascade Mountains to the sea; from the humblest laborer, to the Governor of the great State of Oregon, I say with all my heart, "I thank you for the help you gave: we could not have succeeded without you."