The Great Columbia Plain


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Dismissed in early years as a wasteland, the rolling open country that covers the interior parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is today one of the richest farmlands in the nation. This work is the story of its transformation. Meinig traces all of the aspects of its development by combining geographic description with historical narrative.
















The Columbia River


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The Columbia River


Book Description

This work presents a complete history of the Columbia River system from pre-discovery to the early 20th century. It is an exciting history with beautiful descriptions of the landscapes and exploration. The author aimed to bring to his reader a lively sense of the romance, heroism, and adventure that belong to this incredible stream and the regions of the North-west.