Sweetbriar (#1 Seattle Sweetbriar Series/Brenda Wilbee) (Pioneer Romance) [Paperback]

Brenda Wilbee (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pioneer Romance | Publication Date: July 1, 1983

The Beginnings of an Empire and the Story of a Remarkable Love.Louisa Boren journeys West to carve out a new way of life. Out of her rugged determination and deep faith comes an enduring love and the founding of one of America's greatest cities--Seattle, Washington.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

History & Love Unfold in this hugely popular, first book of Brenda Wilbee's Seattle Sweetbriar Series, biographical novels of the city's earliest days. Over 600,000 Sweetbriar books sold! Sweetbriar is history at its best. Louisa, twenty-four and unmarried, is an unusual woman for the year 1851. And she knows what she wants--David Denny. An empire-builder, David Denny is a born pioneer and destined to be the founder of Seattle, Washington. But he is only nineteen...and younger brother to James, whose love for Louisa runs deep. The saga of the Borens and Dennys, the conception and birth of Seattle, Washington, and more...

From the Author

The first three books in this series of Seattle history were published by Harvest House Publishers. Revell Publishers, with the recent release of three new titles, carried the series forward. In the shuffle, however, the Harvest House books went by the way, were declared out of print, the rights reverted to me. It's been a trying time, frustrating to myself as well as 600,000 readers. Hardly a week goes by without someone writing, "Where can I find your first book?" I am happy to announce that my mother just found a supply, and we're pleased to offer, while the supply lasts, this book that started it all--Sweetbriar. I did take the liberty of redesigning the cover of this original book. Each copy ordered through Amazon.com will be signed and sent on to you with my very best wishes--and appreciation. Thank you!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Pub; Guideposts ed edition (July 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890813361
• ISBN-13: 978-0890813362
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on Seattle's history with a love story theme!, December 1, 1998

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This review is from: Sweetbriar (#1 Seattle Sweetbriar Series/Brenda Wilbee) (Pioneer Romance) (Paperback)

I have read this book a couple of times and have been very impressed with the writers research on the facts and history of Seattle. Living in Seattle for 10 years I learned a little bit about how Seattle got started but I found that this book written as a love story kept my interest. When I am down town and see the street names and see the different buildings I remember the stories I've read from the Sweetbriar series. I love these books. Other cities should follow suit.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Way to Learn About Seattle's History, February 7, 2001

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Volkert Volkersz (Snohomish, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sweetbriar (#1 Seattle Sweetbriar Series/Brenda Wilbee) (Pioneer Romance) (Paperback)

As a Seattle native who grew up near Seattle's Musesum of History and Industry, I found this to be an enjoyable story of the first white settlers we often call Seattle's "pilgrims." One of my favorite spots in the museum was the diorama of the early settlers on a rainy-looking Alki Point with their roofless log cabin.

As an elementary school librarian, I have recommended this book as a read-aloud to our fourth grade teachers, where the history of Washington State is covered in our curriculum. What we've discovered is that, while factually interesting, the boys get turned off to the love story that weaves in and out. Now we mainly recommend this to upper elementary girls, and those who do read it end up wanting to read more titles in the series.

I've only read the first book in this series, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but my wife is currently devouring, and loving, the next titles in the series.

Readers who know the streets of Seattle will begin to recognize where many of the names came from. Personally, I grew up near Louisa Street. I wonder where that name came from?

For people interested in Washington State, Seattle, or the Oregon Trail, this book is highly recommended. This title was recommended by the Washington State Centennial Committee back in 1989.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, March 2, 2005

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Leah (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweetbriar (#1 Seattle Sweetbriar Series/Brenda Wilbee) (Pioneer Romance) (Paperback)

This is a great read! Historical fiction is always fun to read because you get to see through the eyes of people from a different time period. I, of course, enjoyed the love story between Louisa and David. You get to travel with them to a new place where there are plenty of trials and bumps in the road that they all have to overcome. Louisa's and David's faith in God really helps encourage them through everything they must face. From Native Americans to family arguments, the life of Louisa Boren is inspiring. Read it and the ones that follow!