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Announcing:
 Snohomish County: An Illustrated History

First comprehensive county-wide history in 80 years. This volume with its vast array of photographs and maps will provide hours of enjoyable reading and serve as …
  • A resource for students and teachers
  • An aid for business and government
  • A gift for newcomers and “old-timers” alike
As well as social and political history, the work covers geologic and environmental features. A full chapter focuses on the first people of the area, the Native Americans. Features:
  • 432 pages, 400 photos, extensive maps, topical side-bars
  • 22 page index, 13 pages of references/bibliography
  • Original artwork by Bernie Webber

Authors and Artist:

  • David A. Cameron, Ph.D., (author and editor); retired teacher of history and philosophy at Cascade High School; instructor of history for Antioch University and Western Washington University; former U.S. Forest Service historian.
  • Charles P. LeWarne, Ph.D., retired teacher of history at Meadowdale High School; co-author of  Washington state’s official centennial history and other history publications; former chair of the State Advisory Council for Historic Preservation.
  • M. Allan May, M.A., retired from career as reporter, editor, and general manager for The Western Sun/Everett Herald; author of travel/outdoor guide books as well as one on the history of Everett Parks.
  • Jack C. O’Donnell, B.A., teacher; author of books related to Everett history and historic postcards; “historic perspective” columnist for The Herald newspaper; active historic preservationist.
  • Lawrence E. O’Donnell, M.A., retired school administrator; author of numerous history books including those for the Everett centennial, Everett High School athletics, the Boy Scouts, and the Y.M.C.A..
  • Bernie Webber, Snohomish County’s Artist of the Year for 2003; widely recognized watercolorist and muralist.

Contributors:
Catherine Currie, Pilchuck Glass School
David Dilgard, Historian-Everett Public Library
Thomas M. Gaskin,Instructor-EverettCommunity College
Roger Kelley, Snohomish County Watershed Education
Bob Laz, Author/Historian Snohomish County Cultural Resources
Louise Lindgren, Snohomish County Cultural Resources
Karen Prasse, Librarian/Local Historian, Sno-Isle Libraries/Stanwood Area Historical Society
Margaret Riddle, Historian-Everett Public Library
Nellie Robertson, Author/Historian
Tony Stigall, Snohomish County Public Works
The Tulalip Tribes Cultural Resources Department

To order:
Make checks payable to Kelcema Books, PO Box 107, Index, WA 98256, Phone (360) 793-1534 or e-mail to camlind@richpoor.net
No shipping and handling on orders of 5 or more.

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Kudos from a few of the reviewers:

"This is what the new local history should be: incisive, inclusive, well-written, and strategically illustrated. It's the best book of its kind that I have ever seen." --David Nicandri, Director, Washington State Historical Society

"SnohomishCounty  An Illustrated History is a truly extraordinary work. … Anyone who cares about our County’s past will have this book in their library.” -- Aaron Reardon, Snohomish County Executive

“Anyone who thinks county history is likely to be dull hasn’t encountered Snohomish County’s story or been exposed to the expert team that produced this book.” Ruth Kirk, Author/Historian