BOOKS
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Lewis & Clark at the Pacific!
BOOKS
There
are many books about the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
Those
presented here feature ones written by
event
speakers or provide useful information to . . .
Rediscover
Lewis & Clark at the Pacific!
Lewis & Clark - Their Journals & MapsThe Journals of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Volume 6
Gary E. Moulton, Editor
University of Nebraska Press, 1990
Price: $75.00
The sixth volume of begins on November 2, 1805, in the second year of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's epic journey. It covers the last leg of the party's route from the Cascades of the Columbia River to the Pacific Coast and their stay at Fort Clatsop, near the river's mouth, until the spring of 1806. Travel and exploration described in the early part, were hampered by miserable weather, and the enforced idleness in winter quarters permitted detailed record keeping. The journals portray the party's interaction with the Indians of the lower Columbia River and the coast, particularly the Chinooks, Clatsops, Wahkiakums, Cathlamets and Tillamooks. No other volume in this edition has such a wealth of ethnographic and natural history materials, most of it apparently written by Lewis and copied by Clark, and accompanied by sketches of plants, animals and Indians and their canoes, implements and clothing.
You don't have to be a scholar to enjoy this book because you get to read what Lewis and Clark really wrote, instead of what some author wants to tell you, and includes all their creative spelling and lack of grammer. There's poetry, drama and humor and the maps drawn by Clark and pictures done by Lewis are really quite impressive.Lewis and Clark Trail Maps, A Cartographic Reconstruction, Volume I
Martin Plamondon II
Washington State University Press, 2000
Price: $45.00 (Softcover)
Now, for the first time, Martin Plamondon II has accomplished the cartographic reconstruction that Clark expected after the expedition returned to St. Louis. By using the daily measurements and notes in Clark's journals as well as sketches and other pertinent sources, he has created 153 full-page maps depicting the Corps' route on the Missouri River between Illinois and the Mandan villages. In addition to presenting key geographic and historic features, the maps compare the modern beds of streams to their courses at the time of the exploration. Of further special interest are themany excerpts from the expedition diaries and an insightful essay on frontier surveying. Plamondon's years of careful cartographic reconstruction have resulted in a captivating and never-before-seen record of the American West.Chinook People - Their Culture & History
I is for Indians, The A-B-Cs of the Chinook People in the lower Columbia region
Sydney Stevens
Published Independently, 1999
Price: $7.95
Illustrated throughout by Pat Fagerland with block cuts, this A-B-C book is a good primer on the history and culture of the Chinook people for both children and adults. Developed with information shared by members of the Chinook Tribe and other local historians topics include everything from fishing and shelter to cedar and the potlatch. Get this book and learn your abc's all over again from a different perspective.
Trails - Hiking & Historic
100 Hikes / Travel Guide, Oregon Coast and Coast Range
William L. Sullivan
Navillus Press, 1996
Price: $14.95
Whether you're touring Highway 101or exploring off the beaten path, this guide has everything you'll need to plan a trip to Oregon's spectacular coast.Flip to the book's 18 Travel Guide sections for tips on discovering lighthouses, secluded beaches, campgrounds, and quaint Old Town harbors. Here too are suggestions for birdwatching, kayaking, bicycling, and tidepooling. The 100 Hikes guide features easy-to-read maps and detailed descriptions of best hikes for kids, trails near campgrounds, and old-growth forest paths. There's even a list of 42 paved, planked, or graveled trails accessible to everyone.
This book also includes information just north and south of
the Oregon Coast into both Washington's Long Beach Penninsula
and California's Redwood National and State Parks.Hiking Oregon's History
William L. Sullivan
Navillus Press, 1996
Price: $18.95
Hang on for a rollicking tour of Oregon's grandest musuem -- the great outdoors!
Recounted in a fresh style that's fun for armchair travelers and hikers alike, this guidebook tells the stories behind 56 of the state's most scenic historic sites. Discover paths to fire lookouts, lighthouses, and abandoned gold mines. Relive legends, discoveries, scandals, and triumphs that rocked the West. Come hike Oregon's history!
Richly illustrated with black and white photos and detailed hiking maps, this book is truly one-of-a-kind, and one-quarter of them are on the coast!120 Hikes on The Oregon Coast, Second Edition
Bonnie Henderson
The Mountaineers, 1999
Price: $14.95
Undulating sand dunes, primeval forests, rocky headlands, secret beaches: the wild Oregon shoreline is impossible to resist. This guide presents 120 excursions, from easy walks along the beach to hikes that climb to panoramic views. Additional activities such as tidepooling, off-road cycling, wildlife watching, and camping are suggested for further adventures. Whether you're out for just a day or trekking the border-to-border Oregon Coast Trail, use this comprehensive guide year-round to make your coastal visit complete.
Recipient of the 1996 National Coast Trail Association Coastal Education AwardPioneer Trails Of The Oregon Coast, Second Edition
Samuel N. Dicken
Oregon Historical Society, 1978
Price: $5.95
This unusual book deals with the historical geography of coastal pioneer trails during the period of settlement, for the most part before 1860! The Oregon Coast is presented as it was seen through the eyes of early travelers, and against the background of coastal features, climate, terrain, drainage, and vegetation. Readers, perhaps, may visualize how it was, compared to the ease of reaching many breath-taking scenic vistas today.
The book is richly illustrated with historic and topograghic maps, and old black and white photos of the spectacular Oregon Coast. The author was actually the originator of the the Oregon Coast Trail concept, the idea coming to him while doing the research for this very book.Travel - Washington & Oregon
The Lewis & Clark Expedition: A Traveler's Companion for Oregon and Washington
Stuart and Kathy Watson
East Oregonian Publishing Company, 2000
Price: $9.95
This recently developed book is designed to meld an appreciation for the past times and places through which Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery passed, while suggesting ways to best enjoy what the region offers today's travelers. Historical notes relevant to key points along the routes taken by the Corps are followed by a brief listing of some of the current day services available along the way. A selection of distinctive personal guest houses (mainly bed and breakfast lodgings), and facilities for recreational vehicles and other campers is presented plus places to dine, special area attractions and other useful and interesting information. Maps of the route and color photographs are also included.
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