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Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City by Williams, David B.
by Williams, David B. | PB | VeryGood
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- Seattle Walks
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780295741284
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Washington Press
ISBN-10
0295741287
ISBN-13
9780295741284
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234323903
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Publication Name
Seattle Walks : Discovering History and Nature in the City
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Subject
Walking, United States / South / South Atlantic (DC, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, SC, VA, WV), Earth Sciences / Geology, United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa), Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Regional, Natural Resources
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation, Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Length
7.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2016-036152
Reviews
Geology nerds, history buffs and odd-fact lovers alike will find a walk (or many) that speaks to their area of interest. Williams references original maps and historical documents frequently to detail his many discoveries across the city. Whether you've lived in Seattle your entire life or are just an occasional visitor, you'll learn something new from these walks . . . [A] must-read., I could go on and on--every stop in the book seems to have an embedded mystery. . . . Chances are good that your neighborhood is in this book. Find and explore your own., A great place to get started on an urban adventure. The book's 17 walks will train you to look for things you've never noticed before. . . Geology nerds, history buffs and odd-fact lovers alike will find a walk (or many) that speaks to their area of interest. Williams references original maps and historical documents frequently to detail his many discoveries across the city. Whether you've lived in Seattle your entire life or are just an occasional visitor, you'll learn something new from these walks., Williams encourages readers to slow down and look at the city through a pedestrian's eyes. It's a worthy cause. . . . Williams actually gets you out onto the streets, where the history happened, and that makes everything seem closer and more relevant. . . . Seattle Walks is all about that feeling, of seeing familiar streets through new eyes. All it takes is a good guide, a slowing-down of your pace, and a willingness to stop and look up every once in a while., When people take just a few steps into David B. Williams' Seattle, they're amazed at the history hiding in plain sight . . . This naturalist and former national park ranger, with a background in geology, delights in showing people cool stuff they might otherwise miss in his hometown of Seattle, It's easy for Seattleites to forget, in our landscape of looming cranes and instant skyscrapers, that our town has a history. . . David B. Williams' mission is to help you find that history. It's still there, in the nooks and crannies and corners of the city (though you might have to look up to find it) . . . Every stop in the book seems to have an embedded mystery.
Dewey Edition
23/eng/20240820
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
917.97/7720444
Table Of Content
Walk 1. Seattle's Historic Shoreline: Remnants from the Past Walk 2. Denny Hill: The Big Hill That Went Away Walk 3. Stories in Stone: Downtown Rocks Walk 4. Where You At?: A Downtown Geographical Tour Walk 5. Who's Watching You?: A Downtown Menagerie in Stone and Terra-Cotta Walk 6. Regrades and the International District: Shaping a Landscape of Diversity Walk 7. Madison Street: Elliott Bay to Lake Washington Walk 8. Lake Union: Circumnavigating the Center of the City Walk 9. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Discovery Park: Boats, Birds, and Big Trees Walk 10. Green Lake to Lake Washington: Tracing a Historic Creek Walk 11. Meadowbrook Pond and Thornton Creek: Restoration and Renewal Walk 12. Magnuson Park: The Land Comes Full Circle Walk 13. Capitol Hill: Elegance in Details Walk 14. Beacon Hill: Great Diversity and Great News Walk 15. Rainier Beach to Columbia City: From Slough to Slough Walk 16. Delridge and Pigeon Point: The Lesser Known Side of West Seattle Walk 17. West Seattle: Old Growth and Alki Point
Synopsis
These seventeen walks often venture off the beaten path - such as a route following the buried and then daylighted Ravenna Creek - but also illuminate familiar areas with interesting viewpoints., Seattle is often listed as one of the most walkable cities in the United States. With its beautiful scenery, miles of non-motorized trails, and year-round access, Seattle is an ideal place to explore on foot. In Seattle Walks , David B. Williams weaves together the history, natural history, and architecture of Seattle to paint a complex, nuanced, and fascinating story. He shows us Seattle in a new light and gives us an appreciation of how the city has changed over time, how the past has influenced the present, and how nature is all around us--even in our urban landscape. These walks vary in length and topography and cover both well-known and surprising parts of the city. While most are loops, there are a few one-way adventures with an easy return via public transportation. Ranging along trails and sidewalks, the walks lead to panoramic views, intimate hideaways, architectural gems, and beautiful greenways. With Williams as your knowledgeable and entertaining guide, encounter a new way to experience Seattle. A Michael J. Repass Book
LC Classification Number
MJR
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- v***v (2054)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAlthough this book was not as described, with no picture of it in the listing, the seller communicated well and quickly gave me a full refund while letting me keep it. The minimal packaging left the book a bit vulnerable (typical for ThriftBooks), but it did arrive safely and timely. As usual, it’s hit or miss with this seller, but often times you can get great values, and their customer service is always very good. Many other sellers with millions of transactions don’t even communicate.
- a***r (375)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasei am so happy to have every book of this series! the price of the book & the shipping is very reasonable! the book was as described & was in excellent condition! it was shipped quickly & arrived quickly! the books are always packaged carefully so they arrived undamaged! the communication from the sellers is always excellent--they go out of their way for excellent customer service! i have been a repeat customer from this seller & always will be! this seller is the best bookseller on ebay!