Gain a deeper understanding of the history of the American West with this comprehensive biography of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, a military officer and politician who played a key role in the exploration and settlement of the Pacific Northwest. From his early years as a cadet at West Point to his later role as the first governor of Washington Territory, this book paints a vivid portrait of a fascinating and influential figure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.