Tag: Oregon

Free Download Barney Blalock, "Oregon Prizefighters: Forgotten Bare-Knuckle Champions of Portland & Astoria"
English | ISBN: 154021401X | 2015 | 162 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
In 1884, London’s prizefighting craze spread to Portland. Since the fights were illegal throughout the States, matches were fought in inconspicuous venues away from unwanted spectators. A winner could be hanged if the loser died. Champions like Dave Campbell, Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey and "Mysterious" Billy Smith were just a few contenders for the brutal, nearly forgotten sport. Join author Barney Blalock as he reveals the remarkable stories of Oregon’s bare-knuckle champions.

Free Download Margarett Waterbury of Edible Portland, "Distilled in Oregon: A History & Guide with Cocktail Recipes"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1467137723, 1540214702 | EPUB | pages: 208 | 3.5 mb
Early Oregon fur traders concocted a type of distilled beverage known as "Blue Ruin," used in commerce with local Native Americans. Drawn by the abundant summer harvests of the Willamette Valley, distillers put down roots in the nineteenth century. Because of Oregon’s early sunset on legal liquor production in 1916-four years before national Prohibition-hundreds of illicit stills popped up across the state. Residents of Portland remained well supplied, thanks to the infamous efforts of Mayor George Baker. The failed national experiment ended in 1933, and Hood River Distillers resurrected the sensible enterprise of turning surplus fruit into brandy in 1934. Thanks in part to the renowned Clear Creek Distillery triggering a craft distilling movement in 1985, the state now boasts seventy distilleries and counting. Author Scott Stursa leads a journey through the history of distilling in the Beaver State.

Free Download Jennifer Chambers, "Remarkable Oregon Women: Revolutionaries & Visionaries"
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1467118990, 1540203042 | EPUB | pages: 144 | 3.5 mb
Without the efforts of inspiring, brave women of the past, the progressive and individualistic Oregon we know today might not exist. From native tribes and Oregon Trail pioneers to Victorian suffragists and unlikely politicians, strong female leaders give profound meaning to the state motto, alis volat propriis-she flies with her own wings. Writer and activist Julia Ruuttila fought for the rights of the citizens of Vanport, the largely African American town lost to a disastrous flood in 1948. Others broke stereotypes to serve their communities, like women who helped build ships during World War II and the nation’s first female police officer, Portland’s own Lola Baldwin. Similarly, Laura Stockton Starcher unseated her husband as mayor of Umatilla. Author Jennifer Chambers tells these and many more stories of progressive, radical women who fought for change within their state.

Free Download Lonely Planet Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest, 9th Edition by Margot Bigg, Bianca Bujan, Brandon Fralic, Leslie Hsu Oh, Michael Kohn, Alex Leviton, Britany Robinson, Amy Sung
English | June 18th, 2024 | ISBN: 1788684613 | 392 pages | True EPUB | 135.65 MB
Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Washington, Oregon & the Pacific Northwest.

Free Download Frieda Wampler, "Westlake Girl: My Oregon Frontier Childhood"
English | ISBN: 1493023373 | 2016 | 240 pages | EPUB | 13
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Free Download Andy Selters, "Pacific Crest Trail: Oregon and Washington"
English | 2004 | pages: 344 | ISBN: 0899973752 | EPUB | 41,3 mb
Stretching over 2600 miles from the Mexican to the Canadian border, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) passes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the U.S. Each year hundreds of hikers attempt to complete the entire trail while thousands of others take it in smaller sections. Designed for thru hikers, section hikers, and day hikers it describes the official route, occasional alternate routes, side trips, and resupply points. The new edition contains a 9-page update, including the rerouted portion of the trail in Washington between Indian Pass and Miners Creek. Winner of the Classic Award in the 2008 National Outdoor Book Awards.

Free Download Kimberly Jensen, "Oregon’s Others: Gender, Civil Liberties, and the Surveillance State in the Early Twentieth Century "
English | ISBN: 0295752572 | 2024 | 348 pages | EPUB | 18 MB
Nativism, pseudoscience, and the campaign against the enemy within

Free Download Rick Sammon, "The Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip: How To Eat, Stay, Play, and Shoot Like a Pro"
English | 2019 | pages: 224 | ISBN: 1682680614 | EPUB | 102,6 mb
Capture the incredible sights of Oregon’s majestic seaside

Free Download Moon Oregon By Judy Jewell, W. C. McRae
2016 | 632 Pages | ISBN: 1631212540 | EPUB | 19 MB
Join Oregon experts Judy Jewell and W. C. McRae for an unforgettable experience. With their unique perspective and advice you can trust, Moon Oregon has everything you need to know to have a more personal and memorable experience.Moon Oregon shows you what you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you. Whether you are looking to fill your adventure with night skiing, waterfall hikes, and sand-dune treks or experience a local’s perspective on Portland’s laid-back lifestyle, Moon Oregon has something for everyone. Along with trip ideas like “Day Trips from Portland" and “Touring the Taps", Jewell and McRae share their advice on local craft breweries, eclectic art shows, and the best places to bike, hike, and raft, as well as suggestions for wine-tasting in the beautiful Willamette Valley.With expertly crafted maps and gorgeous photos, this full-color guidebook gives you the tools you need to have an immersive and unique experience.Moon Oregon includes areas such as:PortlandColombia River Gorge and Mount HoodThe Willamette ValleyNorth CoastCentral CoastSouth CoastAshland and Southern OregonBend and Central OregonNortheastern OregonSoutheastern OregonFind the Moon guide that best suits your trip! Staying in the area? Check out Moon Coastal Oregon and Moon Washington.

Free Download Karl Samson, "Frommer’s Oregon"
English | 2010 | pages: 384 | ISBN: 047053771X | EPUB | 3,3 mb
– Our expert author, an Oregon resident, is in-the-know when it comes to the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife spots in Portland and beyond, and gives readers truly insider opinions about what’s worth your time and money.