The Good Rain: Across Time & Terrain in the Pacific Northwest

The Good Rain: Across Time & Terrain in the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

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The Good Rain: Across Time & Terrain in the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

The Good Rain: Across Time & Terrain in the Pacific Northwest - Paperback

by Timothy Egan
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Book Overview

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Timothy Egan masterfully weaves together history, anthropology, and politics in this captivating exploration of the Pacific Northwest.

"A celebration of natural bounty, a warning that too much has been lost...Egan is a worthy spokesman for his homeland, a fluent and crafty writer." --Los Angeles Times

Journey through lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, from breathtaking salmon fisheries to towering redwood forests. Egan's vivid storytelling and keen observations uncover fascinating stories of the region's inhabitants, past and present.

This immersive narrative celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest while examining the impact of natural forces and human resilience. The Good Rain offers readers a rich, multifaceted portrait of this unique corner of America.

Front Jacket

A fantastic book! Timothy Egan describes his journeys in the Pacific Northwest through visits to salmon fisheries, redwood forests and the manicured English gardens of Vancouver. Here is a blend of history, anthropology and politics.
ISBN9780679734857
Author Timothy Egan
PublisherVintage
GenreHobbies & interests and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedDecember 1991
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the author of nine other books, including the New York Times bestsellers A Fever in the Heartland and The Immortal Irishman. His book on the Dust Bowl, The Worst Hard Time, won a National Book Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. His account of photographer Edward Curtis, Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, won the Carnegie Medal for nonfiction.

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