In the vast Western territory defined by the Columbia River, historian and naturalist Jack Nisbet tracks the stories and meaning of remains such as a trilobite fossil that points to a tropical prehistoric ecology; the indelible stain of the smallpox pandemic that overcame local native peoples; the remains of Jaco Finlay, a trapper and scout from 200 years ago. Nisbet's poetic style creates an inspired chronicle of this region.
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In the vast Western territory defined by the Columbia River, historian and naturalist Jack Nisbet tracks the stories and meaning of remains such as a trilobite fossil that points to a tropical prehistoric ecology; the indelible stain of the smallpox pandemic that overcame local native peoples; the remains of Jaco Finlay, a trapper and scout from 200 years ago. Nisbet's poetic style creates an inspired chronicle of this region.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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Good. FORMER LIBRARY COPY. Former Library book. Hardcover This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x5x0; Minor shelf wear to binding & edges of text block. Several dogeared pages throughout. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling & soiling, in a mylar cover.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Sasquatch Books, 2003. 1st printing. Tight and unmarked, VG/VG. 246pp. Very nice unclipped jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-8"-9" Tall.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 5x1x8; Signed and inscribed by author on title page in December of 2003. Binding is tight and shows minor wear to tail of spine. Text and images unmarked. Dust jacket in a mylar cover. A clean, well-kept copy.