Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index

Land : from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean coast, Oregon is a beautiful state with a diversity of terrain -- First people : find out how the very first inhabitants came to Oregon and learned how to craft bows and arrows to hunt for food -- Exploration and settlement : from the early Spanish explorers to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, many visitors from all over the world have to come explore the beauty of Oregon -- Growth and change : leading up to its statehood, Oregon saw extraordinary growth and change through the Gold Rush and the Western expansion -- More modern times : through two world wars, and an economic depression, the times were changing for Oregon -- People : Oregon is a state teeming with friendly, hard working, down-to-earth citizens who enjoy the abundance of beauty and culture in their great state -- Government : find our how the Oregon state government functions to keep its state running smoothly and how the state legislature called on Oregonian schoolchildren to help select a state symbol -- Economy : from farmers and fishermen to lawyers, doctors and businessmen, Oregon calls on everyone to keep the economy strong -- Travel guide : visit Oregon's beaches, hike its trails, observe its wildlife, and walk in the footsteps of people who lived long ago

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