Pacific Graveyard: A Narrative Of The Ships Lost Where The Columbia River Meets The Pacific Ocean (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258815240)

Pacific Graveyard: A Narrative Of The Ships Lost Where The Columbia River Meets The Pacific Ocean is a non-fiction book written by James Atwood Gibbs Jr. The book is a detailed account of the treacherous waters of the Columbia River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean, and the many ships that have been lost in this area. The author provides a comprehensive history of the area and the many factors that have contributed to the high number of shipwrecks in this region. He also includes many stories of individual ships and their crews, highlighting the dangers they faced and the heroic efforts made to rescue them. The book is well-researched and includes many photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the ships and the conditions they faced. It is also written in an engaging narrative style that makes it accessible to both casual readers and those with a deeper interest in maritime history. Overall, Pacific Graveyard: A Narrative Of The Ships Lost Where The Columbia River Meets The Pacific Ocean is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the dangers of seafaring and the history of this important region. It is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the Pacific Northwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Atwood Jr. Gibbs
ISBN-10: 1258815249
ISBN-13: 9781258815240
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/21/2013
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d