In 1993, the New Yorker published Calvin Trillin's memorable article on the eccentric Flavel family of Astoria, the descendants of Captain George Flavel, whose ornate Queen-Anne-style mansion is a tourist draw today. With Trillin's gracious consent, First Family of Astoria is reprinted in Part One of Astorians, Eccentric and Extraordinary, making its first appearance in book form. Part Two carries on the theme with portraits of fifty-five other notable Astorians. Five Oregon writers have captured the essence and the flavor ...
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In 1993, the New Yorker published Calvin Trillin's memorable article on the eccentric Flavel family of Astoria, the descendants of Captain George Flavel, whose ornate Queen-Anne-style mansion is a tourist draw today. With Trillin's gracious consent, First Family of Astoria is reprinted in Part One of Astorians, Eccentric and Extraordinary, making its first appearance in book form. Part Two carries on the theme with portraits of fifty-five other notable Astorians. Five Oregon writers have captured the essence and the flavor of vivid personalities that include the notorious shanghaier Bridget Grant; the charming scoundrel Mayor Francis Clay Harley; the elusive English barmaid Jane Barnes, the first white woman in the Pacific Northwest; and Rolf Klep, who believed he could create a major maritime museum in an economically depressed town--and made it happen. In biology, it is said that the richest life forms reside at the edge of the ecosystem. Astoria epitomizes edges--the edge of the country, the edge of a great river, the edge of the Pacific Ocean, and the edge of our American culture. This book celebrates the larger-than-life quality that has appeared with regularity in the town's two-hundred-year history. As Steve Forrester, publisher of the Daily Astorian, notes in the book's introduction: Extraordinary people are not necessarily eccentric. But eccentrics are driven to do extraordinary things. Contributors include M. J. Cody, Amy Hoffman Couture, John E. Goodenberger, Nancy Ricker Hoffman, Liisa Penner, and Calvin Trillin.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; First Printing. Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. Signed by all Five Authors. There is a name label on corner of inside of front cover, else Fine. b/w historic photos throughout. Glossy, bright, clean illustrated wraps, binding solid, pages as new. This collection of true stories contains Calvin Trillin's celebrated New Yorker article about the Flavel family as well as cameos of more than fifty other individuals who left vivid marks on the two-hundred year history of Astoria, Oregon. These delightful stories illuminate the city and those who made it as it is today. Two hunderd images bring each character into focus, from Clatsop Indian Chief Coboway of Lewis and Clark's era to nationally renowned contemporary photographer Roberrt Adams. "An adventure in history and a celebration of what makes Astoria special". McAndrew Burns, executive director of the Clatsop County Historical Society. 224 pages with short bios on the authors and index. 6 x 9 inches. 2010, East Oregonian Publishing Company, Salem, Oregon, USA.
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Good. Softbound book in good+ condition; would be "very good" but for a little wear to cover edges and soiling to leading edge of text block. Tiny chip to head of spine and a dent to rear cover at spine. Pages are clean and securely bound, and cover is glossy despite wear.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps, Frontispiece. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps, Frontispiece. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Halftones, black & white, Maps, Frontispiece. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
