Dietrich's measures; thoughtful book views the Columbia through a successoin of different lenses--as a bountiful fishery for the Indians; as a snag-ridden and nearly impassable highway for the early white explorers; as a hugely powerful manufacturer of hydroelectricity; as a source of irrigation for farmers; as the town drain for the mining and nuclear weapons industries. His Columbia is really a woven braid of the many rivers of the fisherman; the farmer; the engineer; the towboat operator; the explorer; the industrialist. -Jonathan Raban; author of Old Glory"A wonderful; disturbing and though-provoking history of the Columbia River; Northwest Passage is a remarkable book; first of all in its scope and complexity. Here is a fine blend of natural history; of human history; and of political history." -Washington Post Book World"An engaging case study of a whole bundle of environmental and social issues (pollution; hydropower politics; Indian rights; resource economics) that should matter to people all over the country." -New York Times Book Review
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent descriptions of economic; social; and political influences in 1850's Texas.By Thomas WynnThere are obvious transposing errors from the original manuscript and necessarily rely on the familiarity of the reader to the subject material for full understanding. The attention given to slavery is highly interesting and provides the reader with perspectives upon which to develop judgments. It is clearly a book refreshingly devoid of "political correctness ". A sophisticated reader will enjoy this remarkable read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy 43If the reader is familiar with Texas; the descriptions of different locales are quite enjoyable.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. By far the best book I have read for giving the reader a ...By JakeBy far the best book I have read for giving the reader a gut feel for day-to-day life and living conditions in 1850's Texas (and a bit of Mexico as well); including slavery as practiced in the state at the time. Interesting views and comments on the German settlers and settlements around San Antonio and their opposition to slavery. Olmstead has a brilliant mind but his writing is clear; modern and unassuming
