The Waterways of the Pacific Northwest by Clarence Bagley
"The Waterways of the Pacific Northwest" by Clarence Bagley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rivers and waterways of the Pacific Northwest, particularly focusing on the Columbia River, Puget Sound, and their tributaries. Bagley, who dedicated much of his life to documenting the region's history, presents an overview of the development, exploration, and significance of these waterways in shaping the economic and social landscapeof the Pacific Northwest. In this work, Bagley traces the history of exploration and settlement in the region, beginning with early figures such as Alexander Mackenzie, Lewis and Clark, and others who ventured westward. He discusses the challenges faced by settlers and the roles waterways played in transportation and commerce. Throughout the book, Bagley touches upon key developments, such as the rise of steam navigation, railroad construction, and improvements to navigation which facilitated greater trade and settlement. He also considers the potential of the region's water power and the impact of infrastructure projects, suggesting that while waterways served as vital arteries for movement and commerce, they eventually became intertwined with land-based transportation methods as the area progressed into the modern age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bagley, Clarence, 1843-1932 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Waterways of the Pacific Northwest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Water-supply -- Northwest, Pacific |
| Subject | Inland navigation -- Northwest, Pacific |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49371 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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