Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 / Embracing Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties

Name: Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 / Embracing Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties
Author: William Denison Lyman

By William Denison Lyman

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The volume compiles a county-by-county account of settlement and growth in the Walla Walla region, combining narrative histories of towns and institutions with illustrated biographical sketches of prominent residents. It traces migration and economic development, documenting agriculture and horticulture, irrigation projects, sawmills and lumber enterprises, transport improvements such as river navigation and rail, and episodes of business risk and community building. Individual biographies illustrate professional, civic, and entrepreneurial roles in shaping local infrastructure, culture, and land use over the region's formative decades.

About the Author

William Denison Lyman

William Denison Lyman was an American historian and author known for his detailed accounts of the Pacific Northwest. His notable works include "Lyman's History of Old Walla Walla County," a two-volume series that explores the history and development of Walla Walla and surrounding counties, and "The Columbia River: Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce," which delves into the cultural and economic significance of the Columbia River. Lyman's writings provide valuable insights into the region's past, contributing to the understanding of its historical landscape.