History Of The Northwest Coast: 1543-1800 (1884)

by Hubert Howe Bancroft

Book Overview

""History of the Northwest Coast: 1543-1800"" is a historical account of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and originally published in 1884. The book covers the period from the first recorded European contact with the region in 1543 up to the end of the 18th century. It includes detailed descriptions of the indigenous peoples of the region, their cultures, languages, and traditions, as well as the early European explorers, traders, and settlers who arrived in the area. Bancroft's work draws on a wide range of primary sources, including diaries, journals, and official reports, and provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social developments that shaped the Northwest Coast during this period. The book is considered a classic of Pacific Northwest history and remains a valuable resource for scholars and general readers interested in the region's past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163956805
• ISBN13: 9781163956809
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 774 Pages
• Weight: 2.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"