A Hundred and Sixty Books by Washington Authors Some Other Writers Who are Contributors to Periodical Literature; Lines Worth Knowing by Heart

This collection gathers a hundred and sixty short works by writers who have lived, loved, and chronicled the Pacific Northwest since its earliest days. From vivid pioneer memoirs and newspaper essays to treasured myths of the Columbia tribes, each piece offers a glimpse into the region’s distinctive voice. The foreword underscores how personal experience and local landscapes have shaped Washington’s literary tradition, inviting listeners to explore a heritage as rugged as its mountains.

Among the selections, Emily Denny paints daily life in a fledgling settlement, while William Lyman’s river chronicle blends history, legend, and panoramic illustrations. A vivid account of the Battle of Gettysburg, penned by veteran Captain Beecham, brings Civil War memory to the Northwest audience with poet‑like fervor. Biographies of community founders, such as the Maynards who sparked Seattle’s reading rooms, round out the panorama of ordinary heroes.