History of the Columbia River Valley From the Dalles to the Sea

944 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"History of the Columbia River Valley From the Dalles to the Sea" is an expansive and detailed chronicle of one of North America's most significant geographic and economic regions. This second volume continues the deep exploration of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the communities, industries, and individuals who shaped the landscape from the rugged inland reaches of the Dalles down to the mouth of the great river at the Pacific Ocean.As a comprehensive regional history, this work offers a meticulous look at the development of Oregon and Washington during a transformative era. It covers the growth of vital industries such as fishing, timber, and shipping, while also documenting the social and political evolution of the valley's settlements. Readers will find invaluable accounts of the pioneer spirit, the establishment of early infrastructure, and the cultural shifts that defined the area in the early 20th century.Compiled by various local historians and contributors, this volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the heritage of the Pacific Northwest. It captures the unique character of the Columbia River as both a natural wonder and a commercial lifeline, providing a rich narrative of the people and events that built the foundation of the modern American West.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025463209
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press