The Pacific Northwest, the old Oregon country, was one of the most remote and inaccessible frontier areas, but it was also known to be rich in natural resources. The opening up of this region is a story of courage, endurance, and pioneer enterprise. Transportation in this rugged country was a problem to the settlers who would promote commerce and travel, just as it was a problem to the earlier fur traders. The construction of roads and development of water routes progressed through the years until the railroad finally came to the Northwest, but at no time did the scarcity of roads prevent settlers from pushing back the frontier. Here the whole story of travel and travelers in this region is told for the first time. The book is based largely on primary sources and, as such, is a contribution to history. As an account of courage and ingenuity, transportation monopoly against transportation monopoly, and man versus nature, it is fascinating reading. University Professor of History at Indiana University, O. O. Winther is the author of Express and Stagecoach Days in California and Via Western Express and Stagecoach.

Volume contains: 172 NY 316 (Peo ex rel Gleason v. Scannell) 172 NY 305 (Peo ex rel Waddy v. Partridge) 172 NY 309 (Matter of Douglas v. Bd. of Supervisors) 172 NY 323 (Matter of Shaughnessy v. Fornes) 172 NY 348 (Hoffman House v. Foote) 172 NY 360 (Matter of Hopkins) 172 NY 421 (Matter of Allison v. Welde) 172 NY 454 (Matter of Davenport) 172 NY 519 (Rhinelander v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.) 172 NY 547 (Matter of Killan v. O'Reilly) 173 NY 620 (Rhinelander v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.) 176 NY 595 (Matter of Hopkins) Unreported Case (Fleisher v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co.)

Synthesizing the most recent research results on Swiss foreign policy, this volume throws light on why Switzerland remains outside the EU and on the interplay between direct democracy and foreign policy.