Historical Atlas of Washington and Oregon: With Original Maps

From the first inhabitants of Washington and Oregon to the super highways of the Northwest Derek Hayes illustrates history of this region through a collection of over 500 colour images and historical maps that are both informative and beautiful. In this single volume he has attempted to cover all of the major events of this section of the USA including the history of explorers, fur traders, promoters, missionaries, gold seekers, engineers, and setters.

Hayes includes maps that were drawn of this area of the USA as it was imagined prior to exploration followed by those of the early Russian and...