Oregon, the Picturesque A Book of Rambles in the Oregon Country and in the Wilds of Northern California

This travel memoir takes listeners on a motor‑car odyssey through Oregon’s rugged beauty and northern California’s untamed wilds. Instead of the usual coastal towns, the route follows remote valleys, volcanic lakes and towering redwoods that were still off the tourist map in 1917. The prose captures the excitement of early automobile travel, with the engine’s hum as a constant companion.

The author paints vivid sketches of Crater Lake’s sapphire water, the sheer cliffs of the Columbia River Canyon, and the sun‑dappled Del Norte redwoods. Forty‑four illustrations, including sixteen in color, bring those scenes to life. Handy maps trace the route, helping listeners picture each turn and vista.

The tone is that of an eager explorer sharing personal observations, from sunrise over the Willamette Valley to the hush of a mountain meadow. Though rooted in early twentieth‑century travel culture, its sense of wonder feels timeless. Listeners emerge with a vivid impression of the Pacific Northwest’s hidden splendors, as if they have taken the journey themselves.