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The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals and Logs from Six Expeditions, 1786-1792 Paperback - 2004

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For those armchair historians interested in the initial nautical exploration of inland Washington waters, this text is a significant addition to Northwest maritime history. Beginning in 1786 and continuing through 1792, The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters includes transcriptions of all of the logs and journals of the area's earliest explorers. This text follows the initial journey of John Meares, four intervening expeditions by the Spanish, and culminates with George Vancouver's voyage in 1792. This fascinating read includes the first European descriptions of Puget Sound Country and the people who lived here. It also records the events and history surrounding the naming of many prominent locations in the area by Vancouver including Puget Sound, Whidbey and Vashon Islands, Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet, Mounts Rainer and Baker, etc. Readers will also be fascinated by the numerous Spanish names including the Haro Strait, Port Angeles, Padilla Bay, Sucia, Matia and Patos Islands as well as many more which did not stand the test of time. We owe our history to these early explorers; this text brings them to life.

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Title The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals and Logs from Six Expeditions, 1786-1792
Author Richard W. Blumenthal (Editor)
Binding Paperback
Pages 224
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher McFarland & Company, Jefferson, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Date May 2004
ISBN 9780786418794 / 0786418796
Weight 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg)
Dimensions 9.1 x 6.08 x 0.56 in (23.11 x 15.44 x 1.42 cm)
Ages 18 to UP years
Grade levels 13 - UP
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004006351
Dewey Decimal Code 917.970

About the author

Richard W. Blumenthal's first nautical experience was with an eight foot homemade dingy. After a 30 year career with phone company US West, he has devoted his energies to researching the early exploration of inland Washington water and investigating himself the Puget Sound aboard his forty-four foot Hatteras. He lives in Bellevue, Washington.