Western Journey: Paddling the Columbia River's History |
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| Author:
| Wilson, Wayne |
| ISBN: | 978-1-320-09466-5 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | Blurb
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $71.59 |
Book Description:
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In the summer of 2008, almost 200 paddlers travelled 1800km down the Columbia River system in commemoration of David Thompson's 200th anniversary of the mapping of the territory. For six weeks, the group paddled from Invermere, British Columbia to Astoria, Oregon. This book captures that adventurous journey in a wonderful narrative and captivating photographs by Historical Geographer, Museum Curator, Artist, and Adventurer, Wayne Wilson.
In the summer of 2008, almost 200 paddlers travelled 1800km down the Columbia River system in commemoration of David Thompson's 200th anniversary of the mapping of the territory. For six weeks, the group paddled from Invermere, British Columbia to Astoria, Oregon. This book captures that adventurous journey in a wonderful narrative and captivating photographs by Historical Geographer, Museum Curator, Artist, and Adventurer, Wayne Wilson.