Description
An authoritative guide to Washington's nautical heritage.
Discover the popular destinations and hidden gems along Washington's coastline, from the Mukilteo Lighthouse to the Wedding Rocks petroglyphs and beyond. Learn about the seafaring Coast Salish people, who navigated the waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years, and the early exploration and settlement by European-Americans in the late 18th century. Delve into the expansion and growth that led to the development of international ports and the modern maritime economy. View the enormous sternwheel snagboat, W.T. Preston--one of a trio that kept inland waterways navigable for nearly a century--and hundreds of other fascinating sites.
Join author Erich R. Ebel and historian Chuck Fowler as they guide you through the cultural and nautical history of the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.
Author: Erich Ebel
Publisher: History Press
Published: 04/10/2023
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781467150576
ISBN10: 1467150576
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)
- Travel | Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
- History | Maritime History & Piracy
Discover the popular destinations and hidden gems along Washington's coastline, from the Mukilteo Lighthouse to the Wedding Rocks petroglyphs and beyond. Learn about the seafaring Coast Salish people, who navigated the waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years, and the early exploration and settlement by European-Americans in the late 18th century. Delve into the expansion and growth that led to the development of international ports and the modern maritime economy. View the enormous sternwheel snagboat, W.T. Preston--one of a trio that kept inland waterways navigable for nearly a century--and hundreds of other fascinating sites.
Join author Erich R. Ebel and historian Chuck Fowler as they guide you through the cultural and nautical history of the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area.
Author: Erich Ebel
Publisher: History Press
Published: 04/10/2023
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.63d
ISBN13: 9781467150576
ISBN10: 1467150576
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)
- Travel | Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
- History | Maritime History & Piracy