Limit this search to....

A Brief History of Vashon Island
Contributor(s): Haulman, Bruce (Author)
ISBN: 1626191697     ISBN-13: 9781626191693
Publisher: History Press
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: May 2016
Qty:
Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - Pacific Northwest (or, Wa)
- Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical
- Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials)
Dewey: 979
LCCN: 2015958240
Series: Brief History
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Geographic Orientation - Washington
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Reachable only by ferry, Vashon Island is a breathtaking rural retreat from the bustling activity of nearby Seattle and Tacoma. The island's first inhabitants, the sx̌ʷəbab", took advantage of its evergreen forests and rich marine resources. In 1792, George Vancouver was the first Anglo to discover the island and named it after Captain James Vashon. By the late 1800s, the first white settlers had established farms and greenhouses that supplied nearby cities with berries, tomatoes and cucumbers. Ferries drove development in the later half of the century, introducing new industries and tourism to the area. While both influenced by and isolated from the mainland, the island developed its own unique character treasured by locals. Merging human and natural history, author Bruce Haulman presents the rich heritage of this thriving community.

Contributor Bio(s): Haulman, Bruce: - Bruce Haulman lives on Vashon Island and is the director of the Vashon History Project (vashonhistory.com). He is also on the board of several local organizations including the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association (vashonheritage.org), the Friends of Mukai (friendsofmukai.org) and Voice of Vashon (voiceofvashon.org).