Jasper Douthit's Story

Jasper Douthit's Story: The Autobiography Of A Pioneer is a memoir written by Jasper Lewis Douthit in 1909. The book recounts the life of Douthit, who was a pioneer in the American West during the late 19th century. Born in Missouri in 1840, Douthit moved with his family to Oregon when he was just a child. He spent his youth working on his family's farm and later became a successful farmer and businessman in his own right. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Douthit's life, including his childhood, his experiences during the Civil War, and his adventures as a pioneer in the West. Douthit's writing is straightforward and unadorned, reflecting the practical and no-nonsense approach that he took to life. Throughout the book, Douthit offers insights into the challenges and hardships that pioneers faced as they settled the West. He also shares stories of his encounters with Native Americans, including his interactions with the Nez Perce tribe during the Indian Wars of the 1870s. Jasper Douthit's Story: The Autobiography Of A Pioneer is a fascinating and informative account of life in the American West during a time of great change and upheaval. It provides a unique perspective on the experiences of pioneers and the challenges they faced as they sought to build new lives in a rugged and often unforgiving landscape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.