One of the most significant documents of recent history. This book records private;off the record;informal conversations of a man; who; more then anyone else; came close to destroying the western world.
#508617 in Books Pavilion Books 2013-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x .70 x 11.00l; 2.20 #File Name: 1909108634144 pagesPavilion Books
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Getting Lost in Lost SeattleBy Timothy A. HoggSeattle is one of many towns of the great Pacific that is in love with itself -- and for good reason. Although not an ancient city; it has a rich and vibrant history. This book brings back to life a number of lost treasures. As this city gets eaten up by the likes of and other technology firms who prefer to destroy these landmarks and build new; hip; giant bubbles; Ketcherside's book chronicles landmarks of the old Seattle-- a Seattle that is all too quickly disappearing. In essence; the city is making history by destroying the history-- but no one is chronicling it.Except Lost Seattle does just that and it does it in a coffee table style which is sure to captivate your holiday guests-- it is a very beautiful; well written book and belongs on everyone's coffee table. It is sure to stir up conversation of the way things used to be. From the old shots of the Kingdome (a monstrosity of concrete) to the lusty lady; this book will take you on a walk though a time that has passed. The best part of the book might just be the birds eye views of the city in the inlays of the book.Really a great value and worth getting for anyone who loves this grand metropolis that this once was (and still is).7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. "Lost" is your GainBy D. D. LevingerThis is a great book; both for history fans and for people (like me) who typically are less captivated by history. The format of the book and Ketcherside's great writing make this a real pleasure to read. Because you can pick it up and absorb it in the 2-page chunks of the Lost Seattle icons; it is an awesome book to share with friends.Having lived most of my adult life in Seattle; much of the material was still new to me. For example; in the pre-WWII era; Seattle put on a summer gala called the "Golden Potlatch" paying homage to both the goldrush and the Native American potlatch. The vignettes and series of losses helps chart the rapid trajectory of the city from a one-mill lumber town to an international city over the course of a century and a half.Ketcherside is a great storyteller and selects well from his material; so you'll end up feeling like you know more about things that--while perhaps physically gone--are still present in the way they shaped Seattle. Really happy that I bought it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book; very fascinating look back at historyBy MaebirdGood book; very fascinating look back at history.
