The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition.

"The Bridge of the Gods" by Frederic Homer Balch is a 19th-century romance story set in Oregon, focusing on Native American tribes and their way of life. It tells the story of Reverend Cecil Grey, a minister with a strong desire to convert the tribes to Christianity, even when those around him disagree with his mission. The book starts with Cecil in New England where he is begging people to help him bring Christianity to what he refers to as the "darkness" that the tribes live in, but he soon realizes that those around him do not share his passion. Later in the story, his wife Ruth passes away which leads to a feeling of sorrow and a more profound "calling," so he sets out on a journey to Oregon to complete his goals. Throughout the story, Cecil struggles with his internal emotions and his faith as he faces the challenges of traveling to and living in the Native American lands of that time.