The Souvenir of Western WomenMary Osborn Douthit "A complex picture of the works and pioneer experiences of the women in the Pacific Northwest--the "old Oregon" country--from the time of woman's first appearance in these unexplored wilds to the present day. The purpose of this book is to record woman's part in working out the plan of our Western civilization; no other civilization, perhaps, bearing so conspicuously the imprint of her hand and brain"--Pref. |
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Page 19 - Was there ever a journey like this, performed where the sustaining hand of God has been so manifest every moment. Surely the children of Israel could not have been more sensible of the "pillar of cloud by day & of the pillar of fire by night," than we have been of that Hand that has led us thus safely on.
Page 133 - And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?
Page 20 - Every part is very neat and tastefully arranged, with fine walks, lined on each side with strawberry vines. At the opposite end of the garden is a good summer house covered with grape vines. Here I must mention the origin of these grapes and apples. A gentleman, twelve years ago, while at a party in London, put the seeds of the grapes and apples which he ate into his vest pocket; soon afterwards he took a voyage to this country and left them here, and now they are greatly multiplied.
Page 21 - ... here. Doct thinks it is a great assistance to them in learning to speak the English language. All regret my leaving Doct says if I was not situated so far off he would send them all to me. 18 of them are orphans which the Doct has pick'd up & saved alive. Mrs. McLaughlin has a fine ear for music & is greatly delighted. She is one of the kindest women in the world. Speaks a little French, mostly Cree, her native tongue. She wishes to go & live with me, her Daughter & Mrs Douglas also. The Lord...
Page 53 - The object of this academy, like all others conducted by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary...
Page 14 - Wi-ma-wi-ta stole quietly away. Close behind him, clad in the raiment of a young brave, followed Tcul-u-cul, and after a short interval, gliding stealthily in the tracks of the others, came Tsileu. Thus they marched for several long and weary days, over the prairies of Shasta and the dreary lava fields of Modoc, until Wi-ma-wi-ta reached the great river of the Klamaths. Then Tcul-u-cul came forth and accosted him. " Whither goest thoii, Wi-ma-wi-ta, and why are you alone in this desolate place?
Page 15 - ... the cliff, advancing, retreating, swaying far out over the dizzy height, watched by Tculucul from above, powerless to aid. Suddenly Wimawita slipped on the mossy rock and Tsileu, exerting all his strength, raised and hurled him far out into the lake. Then the Llaos arose in their wrath, tore Tsileu's body in pieces and cast them on the lake. As they disappeared the waters parted and lava burst out with a mighty noise. The island of Llao Nous* arose as the gasp of a dying crater, and here it is...
Page 14 - Tculucul still loves you, but since your brave deeds among the Klamaths your thoughts are far away and you long for further perils to chant your great exploits in the councils of the brave. Tculucul has noticed your neglect and distaste for the exploits in which you formerly took pleasure. Why, O Wimawita, do you not seek for greater glory ? Know you not of the great lake far away and deep down in the mountain-top?
Page 35 - I'd sing of my Jesus, and tell of his charms, And beg them to bear me to his loving arms.
Page 15 - His spirit seemed to soar from him; but it required all his strength to climb back to the rim of the crater. Next day he bathed again, and on returning said, "Once more only, Tculucul, will I have to bathe in the crystal water, then wisdom and strength will be mine, our tribe will be the grandest in the land, and you will be the greatest squaw of all. Thus will your faith and help to me be rewarded.