DEDICATION.
To the Pioneers of the State of Washington, whose privations nobly borne, whose heroic labors timely performed, and whose patriotic devotion to the Republic, gave Washington as a star of constantly increasing brilliancy to the Union—this book is gratefully dedicated.
CONTENTS.
| I. | My Autobiography. |
| II. | Incidents in crossing the Plains in 1852. |
| III. | Pen sketches of events, amusing, interesting and instructive of a Pioneer's life on the Pacific Coast, extending over fifty-six years. |
| IV. | Indian civilization, its true methods, its difficulties. |
| V. | Indian customs, legends, logic and philosophy of life. |
| VI. | Religion and reasons for some fundamental doctrines. |
| VII. | Official life and some incidents connected therewith. |
| VIII. | Game animals and birds of the State of Washington. |
| IX. | A few public addresses delivered by me. |
| X. | The result of Pioneer patriotism and energy. |