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Established in 1853, Washington remained a Territory until admitted into the Union thirty-six years later in 1889. Few other territories in the American West languished longer in dependent status. Because of a dividing geographical barrier (the Cases Range) and the lack of an adequate internal transportation system, Washington Territory made little practical sense as social and economic entity. Western Washington actually was a satellite of San Francisco...

Discusses the history of the State of Washington, from its beginnings as Washington Territory to the present.

In 1892, Sheriff Matthew Wilcox learns that his wife's niece, Amelia Winters, has been abducted. Once more, he gathers his posse and hits the trail hunting outlaws. What he discovers shocks, dismays, and angers him: Amelia is only one of hundreds of women kidnapped and sold into sexual slavery. An exotic auction is about to take place and time is of the essence. The sheriff and his posse are making things difficult for the criminals and a pile of...

The year is 1872. Twelve-year-old Matthew Wilcox leads a charmed life on his family's sprawling ranch in Washington Territory until a series of tragic events leave him orphaned and in the clutches of a vicious band of outlaws. Threatened by the gang leader's perverted cousin, Top Hat, Matthew also faces Indian attacks and dangerous wildlife.

"A collection of stories about boyhood on the American frontier in the 1880's and 1890's. Jesse Wolfe's tales of logging bees, horses, guns, church, music, Indians, farming, schooling, and family present a vivid picture of the early years of living in the Pacific Northwest in the areas that are now Seattle and Bellingham." -- Back cover

This series features the stories of well-known and little-known outlaws and crimes from a state's history. From rustlers and robbers to crimes of passion and the wannabe outlaws who couldn't quite pull it off, these books offer entertainment and an unusual look at history. Due to its location on both the international border and the Pacific Ocean, Washington has attracted its share of criminals and peculiar people. Outlaw Tales of Washington introduces...

The Slack family homesteaded in Douglas County, Washington in 1888 and 1889. This large family went on to become farmers, entrepreneurs, inventors and even hold an appointed state office. Using interviews and research, these are the stories of these extraordinary people.