Overview
Dismissed in early years as a wasteland, the rolling open country that covers the interior parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho is today one of the richest farmlands in the nation. This work is the story of its transformation. Meinig traces all of the aspects of its development by combining geographic description with historical narrative.
Full Product Details
Author: Donald W. Meinig
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Imprint: University of Washington Press
Edition: Revised Edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 3.50cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 0.816kg
ISBN: 9780295974859
ISBN 10: 0295974850
Pages: 598
Publication Date: 01 October 1995
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
""This is a regional historical geography of exceptional quality. Regional studies, Carl Sauer once remarked in a seminar, involve judgement and perspective, insight and talent, and therefore should be attempted only by the mature practitioner. Donald Meinig qualifies on all counts. His excellent book makes us painfully aware of how little really good and readable work has been done in this genre."" * Geographical Review * ""A finely drawn and richly documented geography."" * Pacific Historical Review * ""This study proves that regional history can have significance as well as genuine vitality. . . . The work is imaginative in theme, well organized, and ambitious in scope."" * The Journal of American History * ""From the Indians who roamed the desert and grasslands, to the farmers who came to raise cattle and wheat, Meinig has mapped and written the changing attitudes towards the area and the changing economic patterns. . . . This is an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of history, geography, and economics."" * Pacific Historian * ""Meinig’s approach emphasizes not dramatic personalities or events but the lay of the land, the sweep of seasons, and certain early perceptions of the area that influenced its development."" * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *
This is a regional historical geography of exceptional quality. Regional studies, Carl Sauer once remarked in a seminar, involve judgement and perspective, insight and talent, and therefore should be attempted only by the mature practitioner. Donald Meinig qualifies on all counts. His excellent book makes us painfully aware of how little really good and readable work has been done in this genre. Geographical Review A finely drawn and richly documented geography. Pacific Historical Review This study proves that regional history can have significance as well as genuine vitality... The work is imaginative in theme, well organized, and ambitious in scope. The Journal of American History From the Indians who roamed the desert and grasslands, to the farmers who came to raise cattle and wheat, Meinig has mapped and written the changing attitudes towards the area and the changing economic patterns... This is an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of history, geography, and economics. Pacific Historian Meinigs approach emphasizes not dramatic personalities or events but the lay of the land, the sweep of seasons, and certain early perceptions of the area that influenced its development. Pacific Northwest Quarterly
This is a regional historical geography of exceptional quality. Regional studies, Carl Sauer once remarked in a seminar, involve judgement and perspective, insight and talent, and therefore should be attempted only by the mature practitioner. Donald Meinig qualifies on all counts. His excellent book makes us painfully aware of how little really good and readable work has been done in this genre. Geographical Review A finely drawn and richly documented geography. Pacific Historical Review This study proves that regional history can have significance as well as genuine vitality... The work is imaginative in theme, well organized, and ambitious in scope. The Journal of American History From the Indians who roamed the desert and grasslands, to the farmers who came to raise cattle and wheat, Meinig has mapped and written the changing attitudes towards the area and the changing economic patterns... This is an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of history, geography, and economics. Pacific Historian Meinig's approach emphasizes not dramatic personalities or events but the lay of the land, the sweep of seasons, and certain early perceptions of the area that influenced its development. Pacific Northwest Quarterly
"""This is a regional historical geography of exceptional quality. Regional studies, Carl Sauer once remarked in a seminar, involve judgement and perspective, insight and talent, and therefore should be attempted only by the mature practitioner. Donald Meinig qualifies on all counts. His excellent book makes us painfully aware of how little really good and readable work has been done in this genre."" ""A finely drawn and richly documented geography."" ""This study proves that regional history can have significance as well as genuine vitality.... The work is imaginative in theme, well organized, and ambitious in scope."" ""From the Indians who roamed the desert and grasslands, to the farmers who came to raise cattle and wheat, Meinig has mapped and written the changing attitudes towards the area and the changing economic patterns.... This is an outstanding contribution to our knowledge of history, geography, and economics."" ""Meinig’s approach emphasizes not dramatic personalities or events but the lay of the land, the sweep of seasons, and certain early perceptions of the area that influenced its development."""
