The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery

** "The Oregon Territory, Its History and Discovery" by Travers Twiss is a historical investigation of the Oregon Territory in the 1800s. The story goes over the background and political talks about the territory, focusing on important happenings and arguments between the United States and Great Britain about who owned the land. Twiss wants to make the story straight with special attention to events, expeditions, and clashing statements between the two countries. The author gets things going by sharing why he wants to look into the real story of the Oregon Territory, because he believes past writings have made the United States look better than it really was. He talks about how important it is to have correct historical information that he can reference, particularly paying attention to old sailors like Sir Francis Drake and Michael Lock. Twiss sets the scene for a detailed look at the area's geography, politics, and business, hinting at bigger ideas of exploration and national power. **