Published in 1904, this comprehensive volume documents the pioneer settlement, agricultural development, and civic formation of the Columbia River's Big Bend region in eastern Washington. A keen insight drawn from the text is how the seemingly barren, arid landscape was rapidly transformed into a highly lucrative wheat-producing powerhouse through the advent of dry farming techniques and the critical expansion of railroad infrastructure. The authors chronicle this dramatic economic and cultural shift across Lincoln, Douglas, Adams, and Franklin counties, detailing their transition from harsh frontier to thriving agricultural communities. Furthermore, the book serves as an invaluable genealogical archive by providing extensive biographical sketches of the resilient early settlers who drove this remarkable regional transformation.

Adams County (Wash.) History, Columbia River Valley, Columbia, Vallée de la, Douglas County (Wash.) History, Franklin County (Wash.) History, History, Lincoln County (Wash.) History, United States Columbia River Valley, United States, Washington, Adams History, United States, Washington, Douglas History, United States, Washington, Franklin History

"The general and introductory history is the production of Richard F. Steele. The special histories of Lincoln, Douglas, Adams and Franklin counties were written by Richard F. Steele, assisted by Arthur P. Rose."--PrefaceIncludes index

"The general and introductory history is the production of Richard F. Steele. The special histories of Lincoln, Douglas, Adams and Franklin counties were written by Richard F. Steele, assisted by Arthur P. Rose."--PrefaceIncludes index