That Balance So Rare: The Story of Oregon

by Terence O'Donnell

No Synopsis Available.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087595202X
• ISBN13: 9780875952024
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Summary of Oregon History

"That Balance So Rare" is a perfect introduction to the history of Oregon. It can be used as a good general reference for scholars who need a starting point to further their knowledge of this State and region, even though it is accessible to all, and to readers of all ages. The well-written, informative and often humorous text is accompanied by dozens of lovely photographs and illustrations which really evoke Oregon's colorful past. O'Donnell focuses on the nineteenth and early twentieth century, as he correctly sees this period as the time when the political, economic and social features of modern Oregon were essentially defined. Also commendable is his treatment of the local Native Americans, who were pushed from their "garden of Eden" by successive waves of white settlement. Recommended reading for Oregon natives and anyone interested in learning more about this beautiful Pacific Northwest state.