Douglas County Chronicles - History from the Land of One Hundred Valleys

Douglas County, Oregon, stretches west from Crater Lake and the forested peaks of the Cascades until it reaches the shores of the Pacific in a tumult of rolling sand dunes. In this account, author R.J. Guyer recalls the frontier spirit and creative industry that shaped this land of one hundred valleys. Enjoy stories of Lookingglass's two-horse parking meter and Boswell Springs' cure-all mineral waters. Celebrate Reedsport's Olympic gold medalist and Oakland's one-time claim as turkey capital of the world. Remember the devastation of the Roseburg blast and the triumph of the Drain Black Sox's win in the National Baseball Conference World Series. From the establishment of the county to the preservation of historic landmarks, Guyer shares the rich heritage of Douglas County's communities.

About the author

Freelance writer R.J. Guyer lives in Roseburg, Oregon, and is a regular contributor to The News-Review. He has a passion for history and is a member of the Douglas County Museum. Originally from Ohio, Guyer received a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Emporia State University. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, mountain climbing and biking. Gardner Chappell is the Director of the Douglas County Museum and Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum, as well as the President of the Oregon Museums Association.

Product details

• Authors: R J Guyer, R. J. Guyer
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.03.2013
• EAN: 9781609497651
• ISBN: 978-1-60949-765-1
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 249 g
• Series: American Chronicles (History P; American Chronicles; American Chronicles (History P
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA Westen, Pazifikstaaten, Pacific States, History - U.S., HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)