Washington State

by Charles P. LeWarne

This revised, updated, and improved edition of the leading high school textbook on Washington State history brings the reader from the earliest known accounts of the region up to the present. Incorporating the newest data from the 2000 census, LeWarne presents a vivid and up-to-date portrait of the cultures and trends that continue to shape Washington State. From the role of Native American tribal governments to the administration of Governor Gary Locke, he examines changes in the political arena including the pivotal events of the 2000 elections.The book addresses a range of ongoing social and economic issues, such as environmental controversies, multiculturalism, and changes in the computer and biotechnology industries. New and expanded material Kennewick Man; The dot.coms, including Amazon; Microsoft; Governor Gary Locke; Makah whaling; Salmon recovery; Washington's multi-ethnic communities; plus updated statistical and general material throughout, including latest census and elections. Exercises have been restructured to facilitate the use of partial chapters. Charles P. LeWarne taught in the Edmonds School District for thirty years. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Washington, and has published numerous articles on Northwest history. He is the author of "Utopias on Puget Sound, 1885-1915".

Genres: History

432 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1986

About the author

Charles Pierce LeWarne

Reviews

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts were really interesting and other parts were very dry. I did learn a lot, though.

[Howard Frisk · Rating 3 out of 5]

I purchased this book used, and I did not realize it at the time that it was a textbook. Washington State by Charles P. LeWarne is a compelling and well-crafted exploration of the Evergreen State’s history, but it is tailored primarily for high school students. However, it could appeal to anyone with an interest in the region’s past. I read the third printing, published in 1988 by the University of Washington Press. It offers a comprehensive narrative that stretches from the earliest known accounts of the area to the early 21st century, containing a good selection of historical photographs of important places and people. I would not recommend it for reading for pleasure, as the content is confined to mostly facts and figures.