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When Friday Harbor, Washington, was incorporated in 1909, some wanted the town's name changed. In a misunderstanding, the British had named it in 1858 for a shepherd named "Friday," who thought they were making introductions, not asking the name of the sheltered bay where he minded sheep. But the name stuck. As with many of the young state's small port towns, timber, salmon fishing, and farming fueled Friday Harbor's early economy. However, by midcentury, the lumber mill was gone, the introduction of irrigation in Central Washington swamped fresh produce markets, and the fish and pea canneries were shut down. Life slowed and some left, but in being passed by--until tourism caught on in the late 1970s--the town (and island) developed a unique sense of community that survives to this day.
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Learn to Identify Birds in Washington! Make bird watching in Washington even more enjoyable! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live...
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Journals from the Expeditions of 1841 Edited by Richard W. Blumenthal A follow-up to 2004's The Early Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals from Six Expeditions, 1786-1792 and 2007's With Vancouver in Inland Washington Waters: Journals of 12 Crewmen,...
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by Charles & Margo WoodThis cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast
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By Anne Yeadon-Jones & Laurence Yeadon-Jones This enchanting island triangle sits perfectly between the US and Canada, allowing boaters to cruise in mainly protected waters while experiencing each island’s fascinating history and charm. The appeal of the San Juans is...
