Harbor Press [Published date: 1990]. Soft cover, 214 pp. [Excerpt from rear cover] More than 1.5 million people ride the ferry each year to the San Juan Islands. Thousands more visit the archipelago by private boat or plane. All agree the San Juans are a national treasure. Stunningly beautiful, the islands have become a special place to live and visit. How did they become what they are? Who were the first settlers whose decisions shape today? What about the soldiers, the Indians, the smugglers, the pioneer families? Lucile S. McDonaId, one of Washington's most-honored historians, explores the earliest days in the islands and captures the essence of the island spirit that lives today. For those who love the islands, Making History: The People Who Shaped the San Juan Islands is a delightful, fast-paced and fascinating adventure.

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In the beginning The discoverers Settlement begins U.S.-British tensions increase in the San Juans The Pig War American and British camps The rise of San Juan Town Early life in the islands The British leave The birth of a county and Friday Harbor The Kanaka Massacre Capitalism and smuggling Settlers come to Orcas Lime is discovered The era of John S. McMilin A place for smugglers Island light keepers Surveying island waters The UW Labs at Friday Harbor The Chadwicks of Lopez Island Olga: a favorite corner of Orcas Island Orcas landmarks Robert Moran and Rosario It's always been quiet on Shaw...almost Early days on Waldron Henry Island's first residents Romance on Spieden Island Stuart Island originally called worthless Saving Sucia Island Hard living on Decatur Island Blakely Island: scene for murder The Patos Island light How do you pronounce Matia Island? McConnell named for smugglers Living with Indians on Lummi Island Settlers of other islands How things have changed

"First published in 1986-87 in The journal of the San Juan Islands as a series called The story of the San Juans"--Title page verso

"First published in 1986-87 in The journal of the San Juan Islands as a series called The story of the San Juans"--Title page verso