Astoria: An Oregon History - Softcover

Leedom, Karen L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977042960 ISBN 13: 9780977042968

Publisher: The Local History Company, 2008

Synopsis

THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF ASTORIA, OREGON

WHO WILL BUY THIS BOOK:
-- The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit or plan to visit annually (Astoria predicts 450,000 will visit the Astoria Column in 2008!).
-- Those with an interest in the founding and development of the Pacific-Northwest by European explorers and settlers.
-- Current and former Astorians who have never had a comprehensive history of their town available.

Before Seattle, Before Portland, There Was Astoria.
The rest of the country is just beginning to discover Astoria, Oregon, that historic gem of a town at the mouth of the Columbia River west of Portland, and the oldest European-American settlement west of the Rockies.
The author provides a chronological look dating back to the 1500s, including European exploration, Native American life, logging, fishing, Chinese laborers in the salmon industry, a giant cheese in the Civil War, Oregon's first female surgeon, Victorian architecture, and valiant Coast Guard rescues.
A chronology of events from the 1500s to present day can be found in the appendix, along with self-guided tours of downtown and the riverfront, and a listing of things to do and places to visit.
Whether you're a born and bred Astorian, or just passing through, Astoria's history is rife with drama that will captivate and inspire you. So settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy this journey through time.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Local History Company
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977042960
• ISBN 13: 9780977042968
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 218