Johnson, Sidona Viola. Short history of Oregon, [**]$1. McClurg.
This book covers the early discoveries, the Lewis and Clark explorations, settlement, government, Indian wars, and progress. In concise form it gives a full account of that interesting region. It is illustrated with numerous halftones.
“A short but comprehensive account of the state.”
| + | Ann. Am. Acad. 25: 131. Ja. ‘05. 60w. |
Johnson, William Henry. [French pathfinders in North America.] $1.50. Little.
The author has made his narrative suitable in every respect to young readers. He tells of the discoveries and adventures of such men as Cartier, Jean Ribaut, Rene de Laudonnière, Champlain, Nicollet, Joliet, La Salle, and Father Hennepin, in an interesting fashion, basing his story, upon standard authorities; he has provided notes upon Indian tribal connections and customs, and introductory chapters which deal with the origin and distribution of the Indian race and give a view of Indian society.
| * | Critic. 47: 580. D. ‘05. 20w. |
[*] “Mr. Johnson’s descriptions of the great French explorers are calculated to serve the purposes he had in view and to stimulate curiosity.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 781. N. 18, ‘05. 450w. | |
| + + | Outlook. 81: 681. N. 18, ‘05. 130w. |
Johnson, William Henry. Sir Galahad of New France, [†]$1.50. Turner, H. B.