Elisha Ferry (6 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the inaugural message of Elisha P. Ferry, the first Governor of the State of Washington. Delivered on November 18, 1889, the message encapsulates the historical moment of Washington's admission to the Union and sets the tone for the state's future. Ferry begins by commemorating the long journey to statehood and the sacrifices made by Washington's pioneers. He then emphasizes the vast potential and bright future that lies ahead for the new state, highlighting its abundant resources, favorable climate, and strategic location. The message goes on to lay out the author's vision for Washington's development, stressing the importance of sound legislation, education, and infrastructure. Ferry also addresses issues of social justice, calling for the protection of workers and the establishment of institutions to support the vulnerable. His words reflect a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the young state and a firm belief in its ability to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. Through this inaugural message, the author provides a glimpse into the hopes, aspirations, and guiding principles that shaped Washington's early years as a state. It offers valuable insights into the historical, economic, and social context of the time, and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of those who laid the foundation for the state's success. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition. Washington territorial imprint, an address by the governor Elisha P. Ferry who would later serve as the inaugural governor of the state in 1889. Worldcat shows just one holding for this pamphlet. 8vo, [3], 20pp. Disbound, lacking original wrappers, otherwise complete.

First edition. Washington territorial imprint, an address from Ferry, the tenth governor of the territory, and later the inaugural governor when Washington became a state in 1889. Includes sections on finances, fisheries, coal and lumber, the territorial library which was in a "very unsatisfactory condition," population, emigration, and the Northern Pacific Railroad which had faced several delays since announcing Tacoma as the planned site of its western terminus in 1873. Worldcat locates 3 holdings for this 1877 address. 8vo, 22.5 x 15cm, [3], 20pp. Original gray, printed wrappers. Very good with some wrinkling and wear along top edge and smudging and a few pencil marks to front cover. Clean internally.

8vo., (8 ½ x 5 ¾ inches). Original printed wrappers (a bit toned, lower corner chipped). First edition. An important pamphlet in the history of Washington state and the American West. Ferry served two terms as the Governor of Washington Territory, and later went on to become the Governor of Washington State. From the pamphlet: "No event of an extraordinary character has transpired within our Territory since the adjournment of the last Legislative Assembly. Our people have enjoyed uninterrupted health. Our progress in wealth and population has been as rapid as could have been expected and, under the circumstances, must be regarded as eminently satisfactory. Our isolated position and the great distance to be traveled, and the large expense incurred by immigrants will necessarily operate to retard our advancement until a continuous line of railroad to the Eastern States is secured. Our agricultural, manufacturing and mining industries have been unusually prosperous and, when we contrast our financial condition and business prosperity with that of other localities, we can realize how highly we are favored. Here, the laborer has received remunerative wages; capital has been profitably employed; manufactures have increased; the earth has yielded abundant harvests and all departments of business have been successfully prosecuted; while in other portions of our country wide spread financial trouble, embarrassment and distress have prevailed.".