The Bridge of the Gods: A Romance of Indian Oregon (Illus...
Balch, F. H. / Dixon, L. Maynard
Frederic Homer Balch (1861-1891) was born in Lebanon, Oregon. In his boyhood Mr. Balch enjoyed exceptional opportunities to inform himself regarding the character and manners of the Indians: he visited them in their homes, watched their industries, heard their legends, saw their gambling games, listened to their conversation, he questioned the Indians and the white pioneers, and he read many books for information on Indian history, traditions,...