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The Columbia River: Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce

By William Denison Lyman
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The narrative surveys the river's natural setting and Indigenous myths, then recounts successive phases of contact and human activity—early maritime and inland exploration, the fur trade, missionary and pioneer settlement, episodes of conflict, and the rise of river navigation, industry, agriculture, and commerce. A second portion moves as a travelogue from the mountain headwaters through lakes, canyons, waterfalls, wheatlands, orchards, and the tidal lower reaches, combining scenic description with practical notes on transportation, resource development, and regional economic expansion.

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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.

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