The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest

The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest

A tour in words and photographs of the picturesque small towns of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbiaâ€” their architectural treasures, charming inns, quaint main streets, and magnificent scenery.
What is the allure of the Pacific Northwest? Centuries ago it was the gifts of nature that brought the explorers, fur traders, and pioneers. Today Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia still draw visitors to the sparkling coves and waterways, pristine mountains, and broad beachesâ€” and they charm them with artful towns and spirited communities.

The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest wends its way from nineteenth-century seaports like Port Townsend, Washington, to twenty-first-century ski resorts such as Whistler, British Columbia; from coastal getaways like Cannon Beach, Oregon, to Old West-style main streets in Joseph at the eastern border of that state. And it brings to life the stories of those who made epic journeys across the continent, trudging along the Oregon Trail or building the Canadian Pacific Railway in pursuit of the good life in this corner of North America.

Along with tales of specific towns there are photo essaysâ€”on the picturesque lighthouses that protected shipping from the dangers of the Graveyard of the Pacific; on the gorgeous gardens that capitalize on the Northwestern climate; and on wine country, where new and acclaimed vineyards go hand in hand with an emphasis on lifestyle.. 240 color photographs
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer Thames & Hudson
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780500515341
ReleaseDate 2010-10-15
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780500515341

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	Thames & Hudson
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780500515341
ReleaseDate	2010-10-15
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780500515341

The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest

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