Discover the untold stories and hidden histories of the Columbia River, one of North America's most influential waterways. From its geological beginnings to its current role as a symbol of connection and conflict, this book will take you on a powerful journey through the past, present, and future of the Columbia.

• Uncover the natural wonders and forces that shaped the Columbia River Basin, including Ice Age floods and volcanic activity.
• Learn about the indigenous cultures that have lived in harmony with the river for thousands of years, and the impact of European colonization.
• Follow the explorers, fur traders, and pioneers who charted the Columbia's course and transformed it into a corridor of commerce and migration.
• Understand the massive hydroelectric dam-building projects that brought electricity and economic growth, but also flooded sacred lands.
• Learn the impact of the eruption of Mount Saint Helens.
• Explore the modern challenges facing the Columbia, from global shipping and agriculture to sustainability efforts.
• Reflect on the cultural legacy and future outlook of the Columbia as a symbol of connection, conflict, and renewal.

Why Readers Love This Book:

• Engaging and approachable narrative in the style of Ken Burns and Stephen Ambrose.
• Wide-ranging yet cohesive, weaving together geology, ecology, indigenous history, economic development, and modern environmental debates.
• Richly researched, with insights that make it equally valuable for general readers, educators, and travelers.
• Visually evocative, painting the Columbia not only as a river—but as a living thread through time.
• This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever stood beside the Columbia and wondered about its stories and significance. Experience the power of landscape and people in this captivating journey along the river that built the Pacific Northwest.

Order now and discover the secrets and wonders of the Columbia River.