Washington's Yesterdays (Before there was a Territory)
Portland: Binfords & Mort, (1953). First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. Pp. 191. With excellent illustrations b&w illustrations by Parker McAllister. Grey cloth stamped with dark purple lettering. A Fine copy in the dust jacket that shows some wear to the head and tail of spine. A desirable copy. Fine / Very Good. Item #718
A general survey of the history of the region told through the exciting anecdotal history of those who published primary accounts of their early reconnaissance in the region, starting with Barkley and thence to Gray, Ebey, Hancock, Sylvester, et al. McDonald was for over 20 years a contributor to the Seattle Times Sunday magazine supplement, covering the history of the Northwest in a lively and engaging manner.
Price: $25.00