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Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History

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Book Cover - Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History

University of Washington Press
The Bottom Line
"Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History" is a great way to introduce yourself to the history of places you plan to visit. From the largest cities to the smallest towns, you'll find out about the people, organizations, and events that formed local character.
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Pros
  • Introduces the history of places you plan to visit
  • Covers cities and towns, large and small
  • Supplements your traditional travel guide books
Cons
  • No color photos
Description
  • Introduces the history of places throughout the state of Washington
  • Highlights point of interest that you can visit
  • Organized by region
  • Covers even the smallest towns and most remote regions
Guide Review - Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History
"Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History" will help you learn all about the history of the places you plan to visit. This is far from a traditional travel guide book. Organized by region, the book's emphasis is on the history of locations throughout the state of Washington. While revealing the stories behind each locale, the authors highlight point of historic interest that you can check out when you visit. Anyone interested in history will appreciate this comprehensive reference.
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