The Oregon Trail Diary of Twin Sisters Cecelia Adams & Parthenia Blank in 1852 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber Twin sisters, with their husbands, set out to seek new lives in Oregon. In keeping their overland diary, the sisters took turns, at odd intervals, with the writing. Uniqueness of this diary is that it was written by twins and in our printing, every time the writer changes we announce the name of the writer and use a different type style. 86p. 5½x8½. Pictures $7.50

The Oregon Trail Diary of James Akin in 1852 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber Teenager James Akin, Jr, had his hands full with his diary project as he carried a man sized work load every day. His diary includes ancedotes of the Akin, Booth and Ingram families, all travelling together. The Uniqueness of this work is his clear writing and photos of Jack Ingram discovering his grandfather's name scratched on Independence Rock in Wyoming. Includes genealogies for Jame Akin, Robert A. Booth (a famous Methodist circuit rider,) James Ingram and James Richey as prepared by Anne Billeter, Ph.D. Photos. Map. 5½x8½ 102 p.$7.50

The Oregon & Applegate Trail Diary of Welborn Beeson in 1853 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber With keen observation, this 16-year-old chronicled his family's trip from Illinois to Oregon. From Idaho, the family ventured onto the Applegate Trail through Nevada then quit the trail in southern Oregon near Ashland where Welborn farmed. The Uniqueness of this diary is that all three elements of a truly good diary are represented: 1) getting ready for the trip-the giant yard sale 2) the trip and its particulars 3) getting settled in Oregon. The inclusion of all three is Rare for overland diaries. Notable anecdotes include stories of John Beeson, the father, who became the Pacific Northwest's first civil-rights advocate, and was hustled out of town by his son in the face of tar-and-feathers because he proclaimed that Indians had a right to live. (See John Beeson's Plea for the Indians.) Beeson genealogy by Anne Billeter, Ph.D. Photos. Map. 5½x8½ 80 p. $7.50

The Oregon Trail Diary of Mary Louise Black in 1865 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber Mary Louise Black was a plucky woman of 30 who was determined to improve her life and that of her husband and family. Although she was sick most of the way she did her very best, without flinching, to meet the daily responsibilities (which included driving the team of horses.) Throughout it all she sang her favorite hymn. The Uniqueness of this diary: Mary's route includes a section of of the Overland Trail, then the Barlow Road around Mt. Hood, and finally the 300 mile trek to settle in southern Oregon. Genealogy added. Photos. Map. 5½x8½ 87 p. $7.50

The Oregon & California Trail Diary of Jane Gould in 1862 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber The Gould family left Iowa (without any stated reason) for California by way of the Oregon Trail. Jane was obviously educated because of her crisp writing. The Gould diary is unique because she was a good observer, recording details about her surroundings, her concerns, and of an Indian massacre on the trail near today's American Falls, Idaho. To Jane goes the plaudits for her description of the constant dust: "The dust is even worse than Indians, storms, or winds, or mosquitoes, or even wood ticks. Dust...If I could just have a bath!" Photos. Map. 5½x8½ $7.50

The Oregon Trail Diary of E. Evans Parrish in 1844 The unabridged Diary with Introduction and Contemporary comments by Bert Webber Parrish, 53, was an ordained minister of the Methodist-Episcopal Church, but he was so busy on the trail and so busy with farming once in Oregon that he did not often practice his calling. He had his hands full on the trail with 12 children. He took several breaks along the way; One of his layovers was at the Whitman Mission. Uniqueness: This 1844 diary is one of the earliest, thus providing insights of the trail not to be seen by later emigrants. Photos. Map. 5½x8½ 92 p. $7.50

Comprehensive Index to Oregon Trail Diaries For the Benefit of Geneaologists and Scholars Bert Webber, MLS Every name in the six diaries: Adams, Akin, Beeson, Black, Gould, Parrish are included here. Photos of historic places mentioned by the diarists and still present for today's travellers to view from the car. Map of variant trails. 5½x8½ $7.50

Diary Gift Pack Includes All Six Oregon Trail Diaries! Recommended in Sunset Magazine.Over 600 pages combined with a color wall map of Oregon and other trails. Perfect for the collector, or as a starter kit for students!5½x8½ $48.95

Fort Laramie: Outpost on the Plains On the Oregon Trail - Indian Skirmishes - Rare Postmarks Bert and Margie Webber A major stopping place along the Oregon Trail for emigrants. An Outpost of Army with troops to protect pioneers. Also, a meeting place for whites to negotiate treaties with Indians. Featured the first Post office in Wyoming and is a National Historic Site of the National Park Service. Visitors can get caught up with the mood of the period while walking around the fort; listen to stories by Park Service guides. 68p. 8½x11. 112 historical and new photos. Maps. Rare postmarks. Biblio. Index. $12.95

A Woman's Diary on the  Barlow Road  Nancy Wilson, Curator, McLoughlin House - National Historic Site, Oregon City  Most women went to Oregon in tight-lipped protest. They packed, waved good-bye to their friends and family, and left as proper wives did, following their husband's wishes. The Barlow Road, more dangerous than most routes, skirted Mount Hood on its south side and was the final link for wagons directly into Oregon City from The Dalles on the Columbia River. Women exhibited their stamina here, often driving the wagons. Maps. Biblio. Index. 34 photographs. 86 pages. 5½x8½. pbk. Large type for visually handicapped.$9.95

Dr. John McLoughlin Master of Fort Vancouver, Father of Oregon Nancy Wilson Bert Webber, editor Wilson, Curator of McLoughlin House National Historic Site, Oregon City has studied McLoughlin for over 40 years - obviously the person to write a revealing work that includes much detail never earlier in print! The intrigue of this man who shepherded sick and desperate Oregon Trail pioneers against orders from Hudson's Bay Co., his duties, operations; treatment of Indians, whites, in fine, readable narrative. He founded Oregon City, became American citizen. Tour of McLoughlin House in pictures never before published. Only complete McLoughlin genealogy published, prepared by Anne Billeter, Ph.D., President of Oregon Library Assn. 5½x8½. Photos, maps, Append. Biblio, Index. $12.95

The Oregon Trail Memorial Half-Dollar (1926-1939) Bert Webber This is the story of the most exquisite commemorative coin ever minted in the United States. It memorializes the masses of people who traveled the trail to settle the west. The 13-year production is the longest production of all other U.S. commemorative coins, but legislative SNAFU required an Act of Congress to stop minting them! Maps, photographs, Notes and Bibliography. 54 pages. pbk. 5½x8½ $4.95

Old Emigrant Trail Story of Lost Trail to Oregon (The Oregon Trail) by Ezra Meeker (1830-1928) Introduction and Photographs Added by Bert Webber At age 76, Ezra Meeker observed the "Old Emigrant Trail" was being lost to "improvements": farmers, city builders, railroads, and irrigation ditches were destroying the trail he had traveled in 1852. He retraced the trail in a covered wagon in 1906 and again in 1910 to reclaim the trail for the people and wrote this book in 1915. An excellent overview of Meeker's preservation effort done at his own expense - he sold copies of his books and picture postcards to meet costs. Meeker wrote many books, and the complete list is here. 64p. 5½x8½. Map. Historic and new photos. Index.$7.50

Ezra Meeker Champion of the Oregon Trail Bert & Margie Webber There would be no Oregon Trail to enjoy today if Meeker, at 76, had not set out in 1906 to preserve it, thus starting a 22 year crusade to mark the trail over which he had travelled in 1852. To pay costs, he sold 5 cent picture postcards. Here are 98 rare Meeker pictures. This book also includes some of Meeker's own comments from his 1922 book, and the Webbers have included a special chapter "Hitting the trail in 1992." 103p. 5½x8½ Biblo, Index. $10.95

Indians Along the Oregon Trail The Tribes of Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Identified (Encyclopedic) Bert Webber, MLS Every tribe for which the Bureau of Indian Affairs has records in these states that the Oregon Trail crosses is listed with village locations, language groups, populations by tribes to 1989, and all "also-known-as" names. Indexed. Historical essays on some tribes. Major biblio. Major index. Here is the most recent encyclopedia on these Indians. An irreplaceable resource for historians and writers. 208p. 5½x8½ pbk. Expanded Edition $17.95

Flagstaff Hill on the National Historic Oregon Trail James R. Evans with Bert Webber Pioneers first truly "saw" Oregon from bluff of Flagstaff Hill near Baker City. This book is the only one to include the complete history of exploration that led to the development of Oregon Trail. New Interpretative Center is on Flagstaff Hill - take Hwy 86 east of town. Includes amazing gold mining areas that dot this place. Historic and new photos. Tours in book include Hells Canyon, Sumpter Valley RR and historic Gold Dredge. 143p. 5½x8½. Biblio. Index. $12.95

The Search For Oregon's Lost Blue Bucket Mine The Stephen Meek Wagon Train of 1845 Charles S. Hoffman with Bert Webber While westbound on the Oregon Trail in Oregon, Meek, with 800 people, tried to find shortcut to Willamette Valley to avoid the Blue Mountains. The party became lost in Central Oregon desert, no water (many died), but they accidentally discovered gold which was put in blue bucket but they forgot where they found the gold! Later searches failed to find site. A recent 3-year scientific expedition located and mapped each camp site and every inch of Meek trail for first time. 112p. 5½x8½. Photos galore. Maps. Biblio. Index. $12.95

Oregon City (By Way of the Barlow Road) At the End of the National Historic Oregon Trail Bert and Margie Webber Only book that includes the trail blazing of Joel Palmer and Sam Barlow that became Barlow Rd between The Dalles and Oregon City. The intrigue between the Methodist settlers and Hudson's Bay Co's Dr. John McLoughlin who founded Oregon City, he became American citizen and lived there. Importance of spectacular Willamette Falls and locks; ship building at Oregon City; early post offices; trolley cars; mint; Willamette Meteorite. 120p. 5½x8½. 96 photos. Maps. Append. Biblio. Index. $12.95

Oregon Trail Emigrant Massacre of 1862 and Port-Neuf Muzzle-Loaders Rendezvous Massacre Rocks, Idaho Bert Webber Excerpts regarding the Indian massacre from diaries, newspaper accounts following an incident near today's city of American Falls, Idaho. The site is now a state park where local Mountain Men hold an annual rendezvous enjoyed and participated in by the public. 70p. 5½x8½. 30 photos and maps. Biblio. Index. $6.95

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