The San Juan Islands, Afoot & Afloat


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Afoot and Afloat


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* Guidebook to South Puget Sound from both the water and by land* In addition to maps and route info, the guidebook includes interesting facts and trivia, navigation notes, and new lists of attractions for specific tripsThis title is for people who love water and the South Puget Sound - being on it or near it. That's why the guidebook not only tells you where to take your boat but what you can do on land when you arrive at your destination. On the other hand, it's not necessary toown a boat to find fun things to do in these books. If you like to hike, bike, picnic, or see wildlife all with a beautiful Puget Sound backdrop, Afoot & Afloat: South Puget Sound will show you where to do that, complete with detailed driving directions.This South Puget Sound edition of the popular Afoot & Afloat series covers locations from Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap Peninsula, Vashon Island, Tacoma, Nisqually Delta and Olympia, among many more.




Endangered Orcas: The Story of the Southern Residents


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The critically endangered Southern Resident killer whales are the most watched and studied whales in the world, yet they struggle for survival in the waters of Washington State and British Columbia. These urban orcas, a Pacific Northwest icon, are at the center of human politics as we attempt to learn from the past and find a sustainable future.







Northwest Anthropological Research Notes


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Riverine Period Settlement and Land Use Pattern in the Priest Rapids Area, Central Washington, William S. Dancey Intergroup Ties and Exogamy Among Northern Coast Salish, Edwin J. Allen, Jr. Northwest Anthropological Conference 1975 Student Paper Competition Co-First—The Cephalic Index: The History of an Idea in Physical Anthropology, B. Raymond Druian Co-First—Harlan I. Smith, Boas, and the Salish: Unweaving Archaeological Hypotheses, Ellen W. Robinson Reflections on Acculturation Processes and Stages: A Reply to Deward E. Walker, Jr., Fred W. Voget On the Nonmigration of Hunting People, Grover S. Krantz James Swan and Makah Cosmology: A Clarification, Jay Miller The Pons Asinorum: A Case Study of the Smilerp Ritual at Pound-Laundry Etats Vinu, Leslie E. Wildesen and B. Raymond Druian Stones in the Pit: Scientific Archaeology in Elementary Schools, R.E. Ross and T.C. Hogg A Preliminary Annotated Bibliography of the Prehistoric Archaeology of Puget Sound and the San Juan Archipelago, Joan M. Robinson




The Pig War


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Historian Mike Vouri has selected nearly 200 historical images to illustrate the history of the Pig War on San Juan Island in Washington state. Each image has a descriptive caption.







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Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Series: The San Juan Islands


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Fully revised and updated in 2016! Just south of Vancouver in Washington State lies a distinctive island triangle known locally as the San Juans. This enchanting cluster of islands offers boaters the pleasure of cruising in safe and protected waters while enjoying the diversity and individual personality of each island. The allure of the San Juans lies in the short distances between destinations, the ease of provisioning, the wellmaintained marinas and the friendly charm of the villages and towns, beautiful beaches, lakes, shaded forest walks and intriguing historic sites.