The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest [B0933-PB]

1991 PB in nice clean condition. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Timothy Egan masterfully weaves together history, anthropology, and politics in this captivating exploration of the Pacific Northwest. "A celebration of natural bounty, a warning that too much has been lost...Egan is a worthy spokesman for his homeland, a fluent and crafty writer." -Los Angeles Times.

Journey through lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, from breathtaking salmon fisheries to towering redwood forests. Egan's vivid storytelling and keen observations uncover fascinating stories of the region's inhabitants, past and present. This immersive narrative celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest while examining the impact of natural forces and human resilience. The Good Rain offers readers a rich, multifaceted portrait of this unique corner of America.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "The first Timothy Egan book I read and he is now my favorite author. Spectacular."; "I have become quite a Timothy Eagan fan; this is my 6th book by him. It is also the first book he published, back in 1990. The book's 13 chapters range widely across the Pacific Northwest with each chapter delving into aspects of the history and geography of place. Eagan is an accomplished story teller and this book informs across a wide spectrum of experience. Delicious!"; "Superb writing on the history of the PNW and our relationship with the environment."