Books

Friday Harbor

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...

Tugboats on Puget Sound

While square-rigged sailing ships, steamboats and ferries, and ever-larger cruise and cargo-carrying vessels have made their mark on Puget Sound's maritime history, no other vessels have captured the imagination of shore-bound seafarers like tugboats...

Lighthouses & Lifesaving on Washington's Outer Coast

Washington's storm-ridden outer coast stretches from Cape Disappointment, at the mouth of the Columbia River, to Cape Flattery, at the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a distance of about 150 miles. Historians have labeled these waters "the...

The Pig War

San Juan Island is well known for its splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands, and orca whales. But it was also here, in 1859, that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over a dead pig. On July 18 of that year, Capt. George E...

Port Townsend

On Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, at the entrance to Puget Sound, the Port Townsend of the 1850s was perfectly situated for sailing vessels. By 1880, thousands of ships from all over the world were passing through. Optimistic investors sought fortunes...

Tall Ships on Puget Sound (Images of America)

This engaging pictorial history tells of the tall sailing ships that came to the Pacific Northwest beginning in the mid-1700s. Met by native Salish people, the ships brought Spanish, British, Russian, and American explorers, as well as settlers and...

Lighthouses and Life-Saving on the Oregon Coast

A pictorial history of the Oregon lighthouses and life-saving stations which predated the formation of the Coast Guard. 200 rare b&w photos with extensive captions document the historic and fascinating lights of the Oregon coast.

Orcas Island

Ferries of Puget Sound

A concise, well-illustrated history of the Washington State ferry system comprising 28 routes and serving 23 million riders annually. Over 200 vintage photos and authoritative text document maritime history and ferry development in Puget Sound.

Maritime Seattle

A rich pictorial history weaving the evolution of Seattle and King County waterfronts from marshlands to container terminals using hundreds of archival photos, images and maps. Detailed and authoritative captions bring the book to life.

Otters: River or Sea? A Compare and Contrast Book

Perhaps youve seen an otter swimming and playing at a zoo or aquarium, but do you know how do these amazing animals live in the wild? Most are found in freshwater habitats, while others make their home in coastal kelp forests or can be found feeding...

A Day in the Deep

Travel deep into the ocean way below the surface and you'll encounter some creatures you never knew existed! This book takes you on a journey through the dark depths of the sea towards the ocean floor. Most ecosystems need sunlight, but deep in the ocean...