CHAPTER II.

Where we live--Snow-peaks and distant prospects--Forest-fires--The Coast Mountains and Mary's Peak--Sunset in Oregon--Farmhouses: the log-cabin, the box-house, the frame-house--Dinner at the farm--Slay and eat--A rash chicken--Bread-making by amateurs--Thrift and unthrift--Butter and cheese--Products of the "range," farm, and garden--Wheat-growing. 26