In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition. And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
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1Table of contents
- Across the Olympic Mountains
- Title
- Copyright
- Author’s Note on Reprint
- Preface
- Contents
- Introduction
- I. Terra Incognita
- II. The Press Exploring Expedition
- III. December, 1889: Lower Elwha
- IV. January, 1890: Gertie
- V. February, 1890: Backpacking
- VI. March, 1890: Goblinland
- VII. March, 1890: Geyser Valley
- VIII. April, 1890: Upper Elwha
- IX. April, 1890: The Goldie
- X. May, 1890: High Country
- XI. May, 1890: The Quinault
- XII. The Unveiled Olympics
- Epilogue
- Bibliography
- Appendix: Nomenclature of the Press Exploring Expedition
- About the Author