Logging and mining camps and towns of the Pacific Northwest sprang up like mushrooms in early settlement days. They faded just as quickly, either disappearing entirely and covered with blackberry bushes or dwindling to a fraction of their original population.The book gives accurate historical information about them while including entertaining and highly readable human stories. Illustrated and has maps.
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From the Author:
Anyone who enjoys reading about the outdoors and historical sites will love this book.
About the Author:
JoAnn Roe is the author of 14 other books, many of which have won awards. Indeed, one--Frank Matsura, Frontier Photographer--was made into a docudrama for network television. She has received the Pacific NW Booksellers and Governor's awards, among others.
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- PublisherMontevista Press
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0931551196
- ISBN 13 9780931551192
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages282