Monte Cristo [Paperback]

Philip R. Woodhouse (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 307 pages
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books; First edition (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898860717
• ISBN-13: 978-0898860719
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,930,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Monte Cristo, December 24, 1999

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Thomas Lampinen (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Monte Cristo (Paperback)

Monte Cristo is an old townsite below a sleepy glacial basin located eighty miles northeast of Seattle. It's the destination of thousands of recreational hikers annually. Hidden from their view by a century of harsh winter storms and avalanches is a rich mining and townsite history that Philip Woodhouse brings to life. We returned from a weekend hike so intrigued that we went directly to the public library Monday evening. We found precious little, mostly Washington mining reports and embarrassingly anecdotal histories. This book represents the only comprehensive, readable history of the environs. And it's a wonder to behold. Skillfully woven together are journalistic accounts, anecdotes, recognizable sketches and maps, and a narrative complemented by a generous collection of historical photos. Woodhouse is a writer evidently in love with these mountains and their history. His account is compelling and full of surprises, every bit as enchanting as the townsite it concerns.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource to Washington's pasy, August 26, 1999

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This review is from: Monte Cristo (Paperback)

This book gives a great history and background of the ghost town in Washington.I would recommend this book to people who wanted to know of Washington's past or if they liked history.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monte Cristo, March 18, 2010

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Jordan J. Erickson (Snohomish, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This Book is a great book to read over and over again. There is so much information it's hard to take it all in and remember everything. I enjoyed it so much I own 3 copies.
If you like this book, you should read the Coffee Chased Us Up, by Elof Norman. Another great book which I also have the pleasure of owning. Check it out.
I found out about the Monte Cristo area when I was in high school and quickly became fascinated by its history and the beautiful mountains that surround the area. I eventually became involved with the MCPA which is The Monte Cristo Preservation Association. Feel free to visit the [..]
There are several other books on the Monte Cristo area, but most are out of print and very hard to find.
This is a must have book for any history buff or anyone interested in mining in Washington State.