Product Description: Ron Strickland's oral histories recover a part of the original Northwest character that is rapidly disappearing. In River Pigs and Cayuses, he gathers stories from old-timers in Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Brimming with lively accounts both humorous and poignant, the book illuminates cadences and traditions that Strickland hopes will survive long after the storytellers are gone...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Dusting off his tape recorder for this companion volume to his popular River Pigs and Cayuses, Ron Strickland focuses on Washington, his adopted home. In Whistlepunks and Geoducks, Strickland introduces readers to a remarkable group of storytellers, from old-timers to new arrivals...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

This oral history reveals fifty individuals who make up the diverse population and the different cultures and heritages of the Pacific Northwest

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Interviews with ordinary Alaskans reveal their views on preservation versus exploitation of the environment, the role of women, resentment towards outsiders, racism, drug addiction, and regional rivalries

A collection of oral histories from Texas recounts candid and humorous tales from fifty individuals ranging from a rodeo announcer to the oldest living Texas Ranger

This oral history reveals fifty individuals who make up the diverse population and the different cultures and heritages of the Pacific Northwest

Describes the favorite walks of statesmen, astronauts, travelers, writers, naturalists, novelists, scientists, and soldiers

Product Description: From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, the Pacific Northwest Trail is a unique hiking experience, offering a variety of backcountry scenery and outdoor adventure. Here is the official guide to the spectacular long-distance trail that stretches 1,200 miles from Glacier National Park in Montana to Washington's Olympic National Park...read more