Spokane and the Inland Empire: An Interior Pacific Northwest Anthology

Fahey, John; Matthews, Henry; Meinig, Donald W; Moynihan, Ruth Barnes; Rice, Harvey S; Trafzer, Clifford E; Youngs, J William T

ISBN 10: 087422277X / ISBN 13: 9780874222777

Edité par Washington State University Pres, 2005

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Synopsis :

Essential aspects about the prehistory, history, geography, and architecture of the Inland Pacific Northwest are presented here in one succinct volume. This landmark collection features essays by noted national and regional scholars, such as Donald W. Meinig, Carlos A. Schwantes, Henry Matthews, Clifford E. Trafzer, and Harvey S. Rice.

Spokane and the Inland Empire outlines the region's historical geographic systems, Palouse tribal history, characteristics of prehistoric Plateau Indian dwellings, a century of Columbia Plateau agriculture, Spokane's bitter labor disputes that occurred prior to America's entry into World War I, the exceptional architecture of Spokane's Kirtland Cutter, and more. This updated edition includes some new material and has been revised from the original volume published in 1991. Extensive illustrations supplement the text.

À propos de l?auteur:

David H. Stratton, former WSU History Department chair, is a noted, long-time specialist of the history of the American West and the Northwest region.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Spokane and the Inland Empire: An Interior ...
Éditeur : Washington State University Pres
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 2ème Édition