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Whitman, Narcissa(nee Prentiss)
1808 - Born in March 14th in Prattsburg, New York. Narcissa Whitman, a gentle missionary, became one of the most famous women of the West because she crossed the continent as one of the first two white women who managed almost the whole way from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon riding side-saddle.
1824 - At the early age of 16, influenced by the life of Harriet Boardman, a missionary to India whom Narcissa had read about, Narcissa decided to become a missionary herself.
1836 - She married Marcus Whitman, a physician and missionary himself.
1847 - On November 29th, the Indians struck. Dr, Whitman was first killed with a tomahawk. Narcissa was shot.
1897 - A monument to the Whitmans was erected at the mission site.
1824 - At the early age of 16, influenced by the life of Harriet Boardman, a missionary to India whom Narcissa had read about, Narcissa decided to become a missionary herself.
1836 - She married Marcus Whitman, a physician and missionary himself.
1847 - On November 29th, the Indians struck. Dr, Whitman was first killed with a tomahawk. Narcissa was shot.
1897 - A monument to the Whitmans was erected at the mission site.
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Attack in the Rye Grass: Marcus and Narcissa Whitman (Trailblazer Books #11) by Dave and Neta Jackson (Paperback - May 1, 1994) The adventures of a young American boy who travels to the Oregon Territory with his missionary aunt and uncle. Ages 8-12... |
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The Letters of Narcissa Whitman by Narcissa Prentiss Whitman (Hardcover - May 29, 1986)  |
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Narcissa Whitman: An historical biography by Opal Sweazea Allen (Unknown Binding - Aug 29, 2008) |
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Narcissa Whitman, Brave Pioneer by Louis Sabin (School&Library Binding - Jun 29, 1982) The "Easy Biographies" series focuses on the childhood and young-adult years of famous men and women who overcame obstacles to achieve greatness. Inspirational and informative reading for students... |
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To heaven on horseback: The romantic story of Narcissa Whitman by Paul Cranston (Unknown Binding - Aug 29, 2008) |
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Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, and the opening of old Oregon, (Northwest historical series) by Clifford Merrill Drury (Unknown Binding - Aug 29, 1973) |
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