Coal Towns in the Cascades
Author | : John C. Shideler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2006-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0971046441 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780971046443 |
Rating | : 4/5 (443 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Coal Towns in the Cascades by : John C. Shideler
Download or read book Coal Towns in the Cascades written by John C. Shideler and published by . This book was released on 2006-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Cle Elum and Roslyn, two coal mining towns in Washington state. The book begins with a brief introduction to the area's geological origins. Chapters address Native American residents, the pioneer era, the discovery of coal and the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway, mining and logging, the decline of coal mining, and the end of the coal mining era. Note: Roslyn, WA, was the filming location for the popular television series "Northern Exposure."