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This Edition of "Oregon" was published under war conditions, when many Oregon printers, with other patriots, were attending to the Nation's business in Europe. Hence this volume, which was to have appeared in 1918, was delayed until 1919. Much of the work was performed under difficulties. Oregon was so gloriously represented abroad during the terrific struggle for democracy that the peaceful pursuit of printing books became temporarily of secondary importance. Consequently, the generous indulgence of the patriotic reader is invoked in the perusal of this War Edition. However, encouragement already received, has led the author to undertake the preparation of a second edition. To this end he will be grateful for helpful suggestions, and will cheerfully consider any additional material that will tend to acquaint the public with Oregon and to exalt the study of her history, her great men, her literature, and her natural resources.