Legendary Locals of Anderson Island (Paperback)

Lucy Stephenson

ISBN 10: 1467101567 / ISBN 13: 9781467101561

Published by Legendary Locals, 2015

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Paperback. From explorer Peter Puget to bachelor Johnson Brothers, whose farm became a regional museum, Legendary Locals of Anderson Island chronicles the emergence of a way of life that unfailingly awakens echoes of days long past. Anderson Island, the southernmost of all islands in Washington State's Puget Sound, was settled in the late 1800s by immigrants predominantly from the Scandinavian countries. They naturally brought with them and practiced their old-country ways of navigating, farming, and building. In time, due to its remoteness and relative inaccessibility, a society of self-reliant yet closely connected residents took root. The subsistence farming, logging, and fishing practiced by the early pioneers have mostly given way to cottage industries or daily commutes to the mainland. While retirement has become the majority occupation of today's islanders, a vibrant community life continues to flourish, centered around activities sponsored by the island's numerous volunteer-staffed organizations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Legendary Locals of Anderson Island (Paperback)
• Publisher: Legendary Locals
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467101567
• ISBN 13: 9781467101561
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From explorer Peter Puget to bachelor Johnson Brothers, whose farm became a regional museum, Legendary Locals of Anderson Island chronicles the emergence of a way of life that unfailingly awakens echoes of days long past. Anderson Island, the southernmost of all islands in Washington State's Puget Sound, was settled in the late 1800s by immigrants predominantly from the Scandinavian countries. They naturally brought with them and practiced their old-country ways of navigating, farming, and building. In time, due to its remoteness and relative inaccessibility, a society of self-reliant yet closely connected residents took root. The subsistence farming, logging, and fishing practiced by the early pioneers have mostly given way to cottage industries or daily commutes to the mainland. While retirement has become the majority occupation of today's islanders, a vibrant community life continues to flourish, centered around activities sponsored by the island's numerous volunteer-staffed organizations.

About the Author

Anderson Island's explorers, community builders, and colorful characters are celebrated here for their contributions throughout the years. Drawing from the Anderson Island Historical Society's extensive archives and local family collections, island resident authors Lucy Stephenson, Michal Sleight, and Rick Anderson have lovingly documented the unique culture and way of life in this special corner of America.