The Waterways of the Pacific Northwest

"The Waterways of the Pacific Northwest" by Clarence Bagley is a historical exploration from the early 1900s, detailing the crucial river systems of the Pacific Northwest like the Columbia River and Puget Sound. Bagley recounts how these waterways drove trade, transportation, and settlement as the region developed, starting with explorers like Lewis and Clark. The book covers topics such as the rise of steamships, the building of railroads, and efforts to make waterways easier to navigate, which boosted both trade and settlement. Bagley emphasizes the importance of these waterways as vital routes for travel and commerce, showing how they shaped the Northwest's story.