The San Juan Islands of Washington state make up some of the country's most breath-taking scenery. Carved by glaciers of long ago, the islands consist of a rugged beachfront, thousand-foot deep channels, plentiful wildlife, and charming communities. In 77 color photographs, Charles Gurche creates a tribute to the islands that is picture perfect.

Softcover.

Bob McIntyre's sensitive and informative foreword sets the tone for this photographic tribute to Mount Rainier National Park. Charles Gurche once again captures the essence of his subject's natural and man-made features.

This beautiful edition illustrates the grandeur of Mount Rainier and its surrounding environment. It introduces the men, women and children who pioneered the mountain from its western flanks to the agriculturaly-rich Yakima Valley... the Rainier Byways. 

Product Details  

• Product Type:  Book
• Title:  Rainier Byways: Visions, Truths & Myths
• Author:  Wilton Daniels
• Photography:  John Marshall
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-26-3
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  1989
• Edition:  First
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Paperback
• Size:  12.0" (w) x 9.0" (h) x 0.1" (d)
• Weight:  0.5 lbs.
• Format:  Full Color Photographs
• Number of Pages:  40
• Age Level:  Young Readers to Adult 

An excellent photographic tribute to Washington's second-largest city from photographer Charles Gurche. Whether a resident of, or a visitor to, this unique city, named after the Spokane Indian tribe, one can't help but fall in love with this charming community. Vivid photographs showcase Spokane's architecture, natural areas, rich history, and unique culture.

Frates presents 91 full-color photographs of this picturesque region of America that abuts the immense Pacific Ocean. The images convey the coast's beauty and moods, with landscapes large and small, as well as a selection of images from the impressive Coast Range. Intense, bright-orange sunsets are counterbalanced by tranquil, pastel-colored sunrises and misty, evocative panoramas. The region's unique lighthouses provide a focal point throughout the book. Sea lions, wildflowers, and unique rock formations round out the offerings.