Washington: A State of Contrasts

This colorful and informative book allows the reader to appreciate the complex past and present history of Washington. Washington’s natural environment is separated by the Cascade Mountains into two different environmental realms — the moist, forested western Washington and the semi-arid grasslands of eastern Washington. Past and present human activities and attitudes reflect the contrasting environment.

Throughout the book these contrasts remind the reader of the complexities of Washington’s landscape and human endeavors.