Description:
During his three-year stay, Edward Jay Allen--a Monticello Convention delegate and Puget Sound pioneer--leaves an indelible mark on Washington Territory. He chronicles his impressive exploits in eloquent letters that survive 160 years to deliver new insight into regional history.
Brief description:
Karen L. Johnson, a resident of Chehalis, Washington, has worked in museums for the last ten years. She researches and writes about the history of southwest Washington and has a special interest in early transportation.
Review Quotes:
"One of the best books ever written on Olympia subject matter; early pioneer life [there] truly comes to life."
--Oregon Historical Quarterly