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Books on Local History
Our recommendations for the perfect gift book or “local history necessities” for your personal library. Prices include tax. Shipping is extra. Books are subject to availability- call 360/376-4849 to confirm titles in stock.
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Coast Salish Canoes The study of Northwest Coast canoes designed by the First Peoples of this region. Published by the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle. | $10.77 |
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Coast Salish Essays Essays that explore the social anthropology, archaeology, knowledge, belief and art regarding the Coast Salish peoples. | $26.87 |
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Exploring Coast Salish Prehistory: The Archaeology of San Juan Island Stein, Chair and Professor of Archaeology at the University of Washington, discusses the sites and archaeological practices that have helped us better understand how people lived in the San Juans thousands of years ago. | $19.33 |
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Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples Ethnobotonist Nancy Turner describes over 100 plants used for food by the First Peoples of Coastal British Columbia (much of the information is relevant to the plants and First Peoples of the San Juans). | $19.33 |
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It Came to Pass in the San Juans History of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, erected in Eastsound in 1885. | $8.56 |
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Light on the Island Recently republished after years of being out of print! The tale of a family of 13 running the Patos Island Lighthouse between 1905-1913. A GREAT story!!! | $18.26 |
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Living High: An Unconventional Autobiography The title says it all! The true story of a spirited, lively couple who decide to live life to the fullest. Their time homesteading Sentinel Island and working at Roche Harbor Lime Company on San Juan Island are explored in this book. | $17.18 |
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Madrona Point Cultural Resource Survey A review of the diverse animal and plant species found on Madrona Point, and their cultural significance to the Lummi People. (Please note this resource is a report, and is not bound like a book.) | $10.77 |
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Magic Islands Local historian David Richardson describes aspects of San Juan County history by island. An abbreviated version of his more extensive “Pig War Islands” book. | $5.33 |
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Native American Wives of San Juan Settlers The tracing of local family roots and First Nation heritage. | $16.10 |
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125 Years: Olga Memories and Potlucks A great compilation of recipes and stories from the people of Olga Village on Orcas Island. | $16.16 |
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Pig War: Standoff at Griffin Bay An exploration of the 1859 incident that determined the United States’ Northwest Boundary. Who knew the death of a pig could almost start a war?! Signed copies by the author. | $17.18 |
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Plant Technology of First Peoples Ethnobotanist and professor at University of Victoria on Vancouver Island, Turner explores the use of plants as tools and materials for the arts and daily life of Coastal First Peoples. | $19.33 |
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This Is Our Story: Orcas Island Community Church from 1884 History of the Orcas Community Church, which originated as the Orcas Island Methodist Church. | $10.77 |
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Timeline of Orcas Island History Fascinating island facts from 1859 to 1994. Great photos too! | $7.00 |
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Kids Color the San Juan Islands A-Z. For kids. | $9.64 |
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Let’s Discover the San Juan Islands. For kids. | $5.33 |
