A MANIFEST OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INCLUDING ALASKA - A GOLDEN EMPIRE LAND OF RICH OPPORTUNITY AND GLORIOUS LIVING

May, Walter W.R. (editor-in-chief); Mansfield, Clinton E. (Director of Production);

Published by Production Surveys Inc.; Oregon City, Ore; Lithographed by Bushong & Co.; Portland, Ore, 1954

About this Item

1954 1st printing of the 1st edition; trade paperback in very good condition (spine fraying - repaired with tape; small tear to upper right front cover corner; light "bumping"/dog-ears to a few other corners - Remains bright, well-bound, no other rips, tears, no writing). Unique format 17.75" x 11.5", 204 pp for this vintage volume presenting what the editors call a "Realistic Inventory of the Pacific Northwest": "It is an area of vast opportunity, calling for vast sums of money and challenging to the imagination. It is, accordingly, a time to take stock of the Pacific Northwest. The NARRATIVE in these pages is the factual and pictorial survey of what the Pacific Northwest is. indicative of its destiny. The sponsored pages are the MANIFEST of the narrative truth; the evidence of achievement to inspire and spur new and modern pioneers." With specific sections on most cities & towns in Oregon and Alaska - plus Seattle & Spokane. An uncommon, mid-1950s primarily pictorial portrait of business, industry and life in the region.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1537300319986

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A MANIFEST OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST INCLUDING ALASKA - A GOLDEN EMPIRE LAND OF RICH OPPORTUNITY AND GLORIOUS LIVING
• Publisher: Production Surveys Inc.; Oregon City, Ore; Lithographed by Bushong & Co.; Portland, Ore
• Publication Date: 1954
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Oregon
  • Washington and the Pacific Northwest;