The Long Beach Peninsula

by Nancy L. Hobbs, Donella J. Lucero

Overview

Jutting northward from the mouth of the Columbia River, the Long Beach Peninsula defines Washington's southwestern coastal geography. The picturesque blend of beach and forest along the river, Willapa Bay, and the Pacific Ocean was home to the Chinook Indians who first settled this region. European and American trade came to this area in the 18th century, opening the way for Lewis and Clark to explore and establish a land route to the Pacific. The region prospered because of its diverse natural resources and thriving fur trade. Today, a vibrant tourist industry fuels the Peninsula's continuing development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738529950
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/24/2005
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,101,189
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Native daughters Nancy L. Hobbs and Donella J. Lucero, authors of Arcadia's The Long Beach Peninsula: Where the Columbia Meets the Pacific, have expanded on their previous collaboration to present this stunning visual history of the Peninsula coastline and the surrounding area.