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Yakima
(Paperback)
Elizabeth Gibson
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Early clashes in the 1850s with Native American tribes led to the
establishment of the Yakima Indian Reservation just south of the
city limits. Soon afterward, settlers came in earnest, having heard
of the potential of the valley soil. Captured here in 200 vintage
images is the story of the life and times of Yakima's earliest
settlers through to the 21st century. In 1884, the town attracted
the attention of the Northern Pacific Railroad, which was
interested in building a depot. Yakima City landowners refused to
cooperate, so the railroad located its depot four miles to the
north. In 1918, this new location was reincorporated as Yakima, and
Yakima City was renamed Union Gap. Both attracted their share of
businessmen and ideas. Frederick Mercy arrived and installed
theaters in Yakima and the rest of the state. J.M. Perry, an early
fruit packer and shipper, left funds to establish what would become
a nationally renowned technical school. These photographs
illuminate the history of Yakima's schools, businesses, churches,
and agriculture. Images document the social development of the
city, family photos from days gone by, the orchards that have
played such a large part in the economy, and even an apple pie big
enough to feed a whole crowd!
The Dingle Way runs for 114 miles (183 km) around the beautiful
Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by
train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry Airport. The complete walk
takes eight days, but it can easily be shortened. The Dingle Way
follows country lanes, quiet roads and cliff-top paths, punctuated
by long stretches of glorious beach walking. It offers spectacular
seascapes and mountain views. The peninsula is rich in wildlife,
archaeology and charming Irish pubs. This guidebook was fully
revised for 2023 with route updates, improved mapping and
additional Gaelic place names. It contains all you need to plan and
enjoy your holiday on the Dingle Way: the Way in sections, with
summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink;
concise background on prehistory, heritage and wildlife;
information about climbing Mount Eagle and Mount Brandon; a special
feature on the Blasket Islands; planning information for travel by
car, train, bus or plane; detailed mapping of the Dingle Way on 16
pages (scale 1:55,000); in full colour, with 75 photographs; and
printed on rainproof paper throughout.
This guide describes ascents of 25 Lake District fells that can be
climbed from Langdale and the Vale of Grasmere. Easily accessible
from the popular bases of Grasmere and Ambleside, this area offers
stunning scenery and fantastic walking, from the 'small but
perfectly made' Loughrigg - ideal for a Sunday afternoon hike - to
eye-catching Helm Crag ('the Lion and the Lamb'), from the lofty
heights of Bowfell to the iconic Langdale Pikes. England's highest
mountain, Scafell Pike, is also included in this volume. Unlike
other guidebooks which describe a single or limited number of
routes to a particular destination, the aim of the Walking the Lake
District Fells series is to offer all the options. These are
presented as numbered sections which can be combined to create
infinite possibilities - from simple ascents to longer ridge
routes. You'll find the classics and popular routes alongside less
traditional alternatives perfect for the wandering spirit. The
series gives you both the freedom to devise your own routes and the
information to make informed decisions, thanks to the clear
descriptions of the routes, terrain, hazards, interesting features
and safe descent paths should the weather close in. Also included
are a handful of classic ridge routes for longer fell days. Mark
Richards' inimitable text is complemented by HARVEY mapping and the
author's own beautiful sketch topos and panoramas. Perfect for keen
hillwalkers and peak-baggers alike and ideal both for pre-planning
and use on the hill, Walking the Lake District Fells is the new
incarnation of the Fellranger series, which sees the volumes
updated and trimmed to a more practical size. These true
connoisseurs' guides are sure to inspire you to get out and explore
the beautiful fells of Lakeland.
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