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Book Synopsis The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by : Richard W. Blumenthal
Download or read book The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters written by Richard W. Blumenthal and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those armchair historians interested in the initial nautical exploration of inland Washington waters, this text is a significant addition to Northwest maritime history. Beginning in 1786 and continuing through 1792, The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters includes transcriptions of all of the logs and journals of the area's earliest explorers. This text follows the initial journey of John Meares, four intervening expeditions by the Spanish, and culminates with George Vancouver's voyage in 1792. This fascinating read includes the first European descriptions of Puget Sound Country and the people who lived here. It also records the events and history surrounding the naming of many prominent locations in the area by Vancouver including Puget Sound, Whidbey and Vashon Islands, Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet, Mounts Rainer and Baker, etc. Readers will also be fascinated by the numerous Spanish names including the Haro Strait, Port Angeles, Padilla Bay, Sucia, Matia and Patos Islands as well as many more which did not stand the test of time. We owe our history to these early explorers; this text brings them to life.
Book Synopsis Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by : Richard W. Blumenthal
Download or read book Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters written by Richard W. Blumenthal and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-09-12 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A follow-up to the editor's two previous collections of primary documents of maritime history in the Pacific Northwest, this book reproduces the journals and narratives of Charles Wilkes, an experienced nautical surveyor who led the U.S. Exploring Expedition through inland Washington waters in 1841, and ten of his crewmen. Special attention is given to the many placenames that Wilkes originated.
Book Synopsis British Columbia Waters by : Richard W. Blumenthal
Download or read book British Columbia Waters written by Richard W. Blumenthal and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is a continuation of the author's previous narratives which included the original source material from the earliest maritime exploration in the Pacific Northwest. The author's first two books traced the visits by the Spanish and George Vancouver to inland Washington waters. These books included transcriptions of the actual journals of our earliest explorers. This follow-up book resumes the saga and follows Vancouver and the Spanish in 1792 through British Columbia waters while they complete their circumnavigation of Vancouver Island. It contains the journals of George Vancouver, Alcala Galiano and Cayetano Valdéz and four of Vancouver's men. These journals provide the first European descriptions and observations of our inland waters as well as the First Nations encountered while they rowed their longboats through previously uncharted territory. Complete with all of their charts, this is a fascinating read directly from the men who made our early history.Richard W. Blumenthal is the author of five historical texts on northwest maritime history. All are available at InlandWatersPublishing.com He lives in Bellevue, Washington.
Book Synopsis Fishes of the Salish Sea by : Theodore W. Pietsch
Download or read book Fishes of the Salish Sea written by Theodore W. Pietsch and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fishes of the Salish Sea is the definitive guide to the identification and history of the marine and anadromous fishes of Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca. This comprehensive three-volume set, featuring striking illustrations of the Salish Sea's 260 fish species by noted illustrator Joseph Tomelleri, details the ecology and life history of each species and recounts the region's rich heritage of marine research and exploration. Beginning with jawless hagfishes and lampreys and ending with the distinctive Ocean Sunfish, leading scientists Theodore Wells Pietsch and James Orr present the taxa in phylogenetic order, based on classifications that reflect the most current scientific knowledge. Illustrated taxonomic keys facilitate fast and accurate species identification. These in-depth, thoroughly documented, and yet accessible volumes will prove invaluable to marine biologists and ecologists, natural resource managers, anglers, divers, students, and all who want to learn about, marvel over, and preserve the vibrant diversity of Salish Sea marine life. Comprehensive accounts of 260 fish species Brilliant color plates of all treated species Illustrated taxonomic keys for easy species identification In-depth history of Salish Sea research and exploration
Book Synopsis Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by : Richard W. Blumenthal
Download or read book Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters written by Richard W. Blumenthal and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Follows the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. Includes the journals of Charles Wilkes and ten of his crewmen, eighteen of the Wilkes Expedition's charts (the quality of which reflects the crew's careful attention to accuracy), and a complete muster list of theo
Book Synopsis Overland Explorations of the Trans-Mississippi West by : Hunt Janin
Download or read book Overland Explorations of the Trans-Mississippi West written by Hunt Janin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1528, the Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his three companions were shipwrecked and, looking for help, began an eight-year trek through the deserts of the American West. Over three centuries later, the four "Great Surveys" in the United States were consolidated into the U.S. Geological Survey. The frontiers were the lands near or beyond the recognized international, national, regional, or tribal borders. Over the centuries, they hosted a complicated series of international explorations of lands inhabited by American Indians, Spanish, French-Canadians, British, and Americans. These explorations were undertaken for wide-ranging reasons including geographical, scientific, artistic-literary, and for the growth of the railroad. This history covers over 350 years of exploration of the West.
Book Synopsis The Spokane Aquifer, Washington by : Dee Molenaar
Download or read book The Spokane Aquifer, Washington written by Dee Molenaar and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Explore the Salish Sea by : Joseph K. Gaydos
Download or read book Explore the Salish Sea written by Joseph K. Gaydos and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this book covers wildlife habitats, geodiversity, intertidal and subtidal sea life, and highlights what is unique to this Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
Book Synopsis Origin of Washington Geographic Names by : Edmond Stephen Meany
Download or read book Origin of Washington Geographic Names written by Edmond Stephen Meany and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Inland Waters by : John Francis Talling
Download or read book Ecological Dynamics of Tropical Inland Waters written by John Francis Talling and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-12-03 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A synthesis of tropical freshwater systems which illustrates the basic theory of freshwater biology.
Book Synopsis A Brief History of Vashon Island by : Bruce Haulman
Download or read book A Brief History of Vashon Island written by Bruce Haulman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reachable only by ferry, Vashon Island is a breathtaking rural retreat from the bustling activity of nearby Seattle and Tacoma. The island's first inhabitants, the sx???bab", took advantage of its evergreen forests and rich marine resources. In 1792, George Vancouver was the first Anglo to discover the island and named it after Captain James Vashon. By the late 1800s, the first white settlers had established farms and greenhouses that supplied nearby cities with berries, tomatoes and cucumbers. Ferries drove development in the later half of the century, introducing new industries and tourism to the area. While both influenced by and isolated from the mainland, the island developed its own unique character treasured by locals. Merging human and natural history, author Bruce Haulman presents the rich heritage of this thriving community.
Book Synopsis Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams by : Barry Gough
Download or read book Voyages in the Waterway of Forgotten Dreams written by Barry Gough and published by Harbour Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale begins in sixteenth-century Venice, when explorer Juan de Fuca encountered English merchant Michael Lok and relayed a fantastic story of a marine passageway that connected the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. This tale would be the catalyst for centuries of dreaming, and exacerbate English and Spanish rivalry. The search for the fabled Northwest Passage inspired explorers to seek out fame, adventure, knowledge and riches. Likewise, the empires of Spain and Great Britain were impelled by the hopes of finding a naval trade route that would connect Europe to Asia, thus securing their dominance over the other as an economic power. The story of the Northwest Passage is one of significant figures and great empires, jostling for a distant corner of North America. Gough provides meticulously researched insight, delving into diplomatic records, narratives of explorers and commercial aspirants, legal affidavits and court records to illuminate the journeys of Martin Frobisher, James Cook, Francis Drake, Manuel Quimper, José María Narváez, George Vancouver and Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra, among others. A sea venture tied up with piracy, political loyalty and betrayal, all bound up in a web of international intrigue, Juan de Fuca’s Strait is an indispensable contribution to the history of discovery on the Northwest Coast.
Book Synopsis The Northwest Coast by : James G. Swan
Download or read book The Northwest Coast written by James G. Swan and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The intention of this volume is to give a general and concise account of that portion of the Northwest Coast lying between the Straits of Fuca and the Columbia River."--P. [v].
Download or read book Trial by Ice written by Richard Parry and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-01-21 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An extraordinary real-life adventure of men battling the elements and themselves, told with ice-cold precision.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the dark years following the Civil War, America’s foremost Arctic explorer, Charles Francis Hall, became a figure of national pride when he embarked on a harrowing, landmark expedition. With financial backing from Congress and the personal support of President Grant, Captain Hall and his crew boarded the Polaris, a steam schooner carefully refitted for its rigorous journey, and began their quest to be the first men to reach the North Pole. Neither the ship nor its captain would ever return. What transpired was a tragic death and whispers of murder, as well as a horrifying ordeal through the heart of an Arctic winter, when men fought starvation, madness, and each other upon the ever-shifting ice. Trial by Ice is an incredible adventure that pits men against the natural elements and their own fragile human nature. In this powerful true story of death and survival, courage and intrigue aboard a doomed ship, Richard Parry chronicles one of the most astonishing, little known tragedies at sea in American history. “ABSORBING . . . Suspense builds as Parry describes the events leading up to Hall’s ‘murder,’ then climaxes in horrifying detail.” –Publishers Weekly “RIVETING.” –Library Journal
Book Synopsis Noticias de Nutka by : MOZINO JOSE MARIANO
Download or read book Noticias de Nutka written by MOZINO JOSE MARIANO and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, long out of print, is now reissued in a new edition with the approval and support of the hereditary chiefs and elders of the Mowachaht, one of the Nuu-chah-nulth tribes. Included are Mozino's catalog of flora and fauna, his dictionary of the Nootka language, and reproductions of the drawings made by Atanasio Echeverria, the artists who accompanied the expedition.
Book Synopsis Inland Fisheries Management in North America by : Christopher C. Kohler
Download or read book Inland Fisheries Management in North America written by Christopher C. Kohler and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book covers fishery assessments, habitat and community manipulations, and common practices for managing stream, river, lake, and anadromous fisheries. Chapters on history; ecosystem management; management processes; communications with the public; introduced, undesirable, and endangered species; and the legal and regulatory frameworks provide the context for modern fisheries management." From fisheries.org.
Book Synopsis The Panama Canal by : George Washington Goethals
Download or read book The Panama Canal written by George Washington Goethals and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
