Blanchet, F. N., Rt. Rev.2018-04-232018-04-231883TRA-046-03-004http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/699916 page typed transcription, created by Click Relander."Few rivers in America contain and offer to the traveler so many Dalles, so many dangerous rapids, reefs, hidden rocks and whirlpools as the Columbia does. The pioneer Canadians and foreigners who first traveled on the Columbia and baptized its most important spots with peculiar and appropriate names, acquainted with the dangers, which a sad experience taught them to avoid, suffered much in making their first trips."NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.Historical Notes and Reminiscences of Early Times in Oregon - The First Civilized Man - transcription.