Astoria: An Oregon History

THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF ASTORIA, OREGONWHO WILL BUY THIS BOOK:-- The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit or plan to visit annually (Astoria predicts 450,000 will visit the Astoria Column in 2008!).-- Those with an interest in the founding and development of the Pacific-Northwest by European explorers and settlers.-- Current and former Astorians who have never had a comprehensive history of their town available.Before Seattle, Before Portland, There Was Astoria.The rest of the country is just beginning to discover Astoria, Oregon, that historic gem of a town at the mouth of the Columbia River west of Portland, and the oldest European-American settlement west of the Rockies.The author provides a chronological look dating back to the 1500s, including European exploration, Native American life, logging, fishing, Chinese laborers in the salmon industry, a giant cheese in the Civil War, Oregon's first female surgeon, Victorian architecture, and valiant Coast Guard rescues.A chronology of events from the 1500s to present day can be found in the appendix, along with self-guided tours of downtown and the riverfront, and a listing of things to do and places to visit.Whether you're a born and bred Astorian, or just passing through, Astoria's history is rife with drama that will captivate and inspire you. So settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy this journey through time.