From Library Journal
From 1850 to 1945, lumbering dominated the economy of Washington west of the Cascades. Historian Ficken ties the early lumbermen of western Puget Sound into the gold rush economy of northern California during the first phase. The second phase began in the 1880s with the opening of the Northern Pacific railroad to the East. Beginning about 1900, the final phase was marked by consolidation of the Washington lumber business by outsiders. With World War II, lumber's dominance ended. A well-written, thoroughly researched history with excellent notes and bibliography. Recommended for academic and public libraries. James W. Oberly, Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
