A Brief History of Vashon Island

by Bruce Haulman

Book Overview

Reachable only by ferry, Vashon Island is a breathtaking rural retreat from the bustling activity of nearby Seattle and Tacoma. The island's first inhabitants, the sx̌ʷəbab", took advantage of its evergreen forests and rich marine resources. In 1792, George Vancouver was the first Anglo to discover the island and named it after Captain James Vashon. By the late 1800s, the first white settlers had established farms and greenhouses that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626191697
• ISBN13: 9781626191693
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"