13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A stunning pictorial look at Oregon, March 31, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Oregon (America Series) (Hardcover)
Whether you're a long-time resident or a wistful armchair traveler, this new coffee table style book about Oregon will take you on a stunning photographic journey through the state. Many believe the history of Oregon begins with the pioneers or they think of the arrival of Lewis and Clark at the mouth of the Columbia River.
In reality, the state's dominating characteristic - dynamic shores and rugged mountains - where formed by volcanoes and glaciers thousands of years ago. With over 70 full color photographs from the ocean shores to the rugged landscape of eastern Oregon, the book "Oregon" will capture your attention. The book takes readers on a journey to discover the amazing diversity of the state.
Also available in the same series are books on Arizona, Washington and New Mexico.
According to the publisher, the pages are graced with images that "epitomize the state" - crashing surf at Cannon Beach, waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge and the ice-blue water of Crater Lake. You'll also explore remote parkland, from Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, where pristine natural beauty has been preserved.
Reader can also retrace the historic Oregon Trail, wind surf on the Columbia Gorge, enjoy wine-tasting tours, explore sand dunes, float in a hot-air balloon, or cruise along the magnificent 400-mile-long coastal highway.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Northwest beauty, March 20, 2006
This review is from: Oregon (America Series) (Hardcover)
As someone who used to live in Oregon, I can appreciate the natural beauty of this state. But even I was impressed by the vistas photographed in this book. Being a perfect coffee-table book, this pictorial trapse thru the state of Oregon reveals beauties of mountains, lakes, streams, forests, beaches, and yes, cities and farm towns too; with pictures from all four seasons. A great book to look thru.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful representation of our state, August 23, 2009
This review is from: Oregon (America Series) (Hardcover)
I purchased this book to send to Germany. My son is an exchange student and we wanted to send gifts that represented our corner of the world. This book is just gorgeous. It can be enjoyed just for the pictures, but it also gives highlights of geology and culture. A beautiful coffee table book for those who live here, or those people who wish they lived here!
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