Summary: Persistent legend claims the pioneer doctor and preacher, before he was killed in the 'Whitman Massacre,' foiled Britain's plans to take over by recruiting the first wave of Oregon Trail emigrants — but it's probably bunk. Here's why. (Walla Walla (Washington); 1830s, 1840s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1010a_marcus-whitman-wanted-to-save-oregon-but-not-from-british.html)
