books by Timothy Egan

books by Timothy Egan

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Timothy Egan

Lasso the Wind: Away to the New West

Timothy Egan, Timothy P. Egan

Vintage, 1999

A journalist's view of the West, both jaundiced and hopeful
I don't often read nonfiction books that make me laugh out loud, but this one did. Egan is something of a gonzo journalist, taking on the vast subject of the American West and finding in it cause for both wonder and humor. The book is a collection of 14 essays, in ...

The Winemaker's Daughter

Timothy Egan

Vintage, 2005

Beware the Reviews
There was a lot of hype in the NYTimes about this book along with a great review. Now that I've read it, it seems to me it's the good-old-boys network supporting one of their own. It realy is nothing more than a potboiler. So much of the story is disjointed - you ...

Orations of American Orators including Biographical and Critical Sketches, Revised Edition, Volume 1 (The ...

P.F. Collier & Son, New York, 1900

The Masterpieces of the World's Greatest Authors in History, Biography, Philosophy, Economics, Politics; Epic and Dramatic Literature, History of English Literature, Oriental Literature (Sacred and Profane), Orations, Essays. This volume, Volume I is Orations of American Orators: Samuel Adams, James Otis, George Washington, John Adams, Patrick ...

The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

Timothy Egan

Houghton Mifflin Company, 2006

Lessons Not Learned
I always wondered why my grandmothers were such sticklers for clean houses. After reading this book, I finally understand. They weren't picky; they had PTSD. As long as they had the dust under control, they were in control. This child and grandchild of Dust Bowl ...

The Curve of Time: The Classic Memoir of a Woman and Her Children Who Explored the Coastal Waters of the ...

M. Wylie Blanchet

Seal Press, 2002

A bit of history, a bit of philosophy, a bit of adventure.
This book was highly recommended to me by a friend who has cruised the Inside Passage and explored the islets of British Columbia and Alaska for the past 15 years. Many beautiful places are vividly described by Ms.'Capi' Blanchet. The lasting impression is the feeling ...

The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest (Vintage Departures)

Timothy Egan

Vintage, 1991

Fabulous natural history of the Northwest
Mr. Egan is a superb writer. This collection of essays takes you through history and across the landscape of the NW. The chapter on Salmon stands with the best environmental eriting that I have encountered.

Wild Seattle: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City

Timothy Egan

Sierra Club Books, 2004

My Favorite "Seattle" book!
This book does a terrific job of capturing the beauty of the Seattle area. It's a perfect blend of landscapes, lighthouses, animals, city landmarks, mountain ranges, and waterways in each season. Even though it is titled "Wild Seattle" it encompasses much more ...

The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl

Timothy Egan

Mariner Books, 2006

One of the best
I read a lot of non-fiction and history, and this is one of the best I've ever read. It's beautifully and powerfully written, sets the context for the dust bowl, and then describes the dust bowl itself in powerful and gripping imagery. My only tiny quibble is that I ...

Breaking Blue

Timothy Egan

Sasquatch Books, 2004

Fantastic Read
One of my best recent reads. Part crime story, part historical and cultural biography, and part present-day human drama. All parts are addressed evenly. Great for anyone interested in the sometimes strange land of Eastern Washington and Spokane's Wild West past.

Portrait of Seattle

Timothy Egan

Graphic Arts Center Pub Co, 1989

The Complete Seattle in Pictures
Having grown up in Seattle, describing it to strangers is very challenging. Seattle is a mix and dichotomy of cultures and styles. One week may have a festival honoring Scandinavians and the next a Jewish festival, the next celebrating a Chinese New Year or a festival ...

Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of Seattle Nice
Knute Berger

Sasquatch Books, 2009

The empty heartland: job and population losses are hitting the dozen states of the rural Great Plains hard. ...
Timothy Egan

Scholastic, Inc., 2004

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