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Columbia Gorge
HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE.
Beautiful America's Columbia River Gorge
The inescapable beauty of the Columbia River Gorge is captured in its entirety by Oregon photographer, Larry Geddis. The stunning Columbia, the verdant cliffs, the myriads of sparkling waterfalls, plus all the enchanting vistas that make this National Scenic Area the magic emerald of the Northwest. To this backdrop, Oregon writer, Linda Stirling adds a delightful, entertaining and informative text. This book is a must for Gorge old-timers and new visitors alike.
River of Memory
The Columbia River of today bears little resemblance to the riverNative Americans, First Nations, and settlers knew in the earlytwentieth century. Engineering has transformed much of the river into aseries of large reservoirs contained by fourteen hydroelectric dams.While many grieved the loss of the free-flowing river, others embraceda newly tamed waterway that could control floods, irrigate desertlands, and supply electrical power for the growing region. River of Memory honours a place and time now gone fromview. It restores an unfettered Columbia through more than ninetyhistorical photographs that capture the river as it once appeared. Thisextraordinary visual record is accompanied by the...
Columbia River Gorge
Lying in the shadows of Mt. Hood and the Cascade peaks, Columbia River Gorge is as rich in history as the bounty its fertile soils provide. From the numerous native tribes, Lewis & Clark, and famed botanist David Douglas to a guru's siege at Antelope and the modern Gorge's reputation for world-class windsurfing, its stories shape the area into a thriving chain of distinctive communities. The Gorge meshes its vibrant past with a stunning physical backdrop to provide the perfect vista for all who are curious about this alluring region.
