Zigzag Journeys In The Great Northwest: Or A Trip To The American Switzerland (1890) - Paperback

Zigzag Journeys in the Great Northwest: Or A Trip to the American Switzerland is a travelogue written by Hezekiah Butterworth and originally published in 1890. The book chronicles Butterworth's journey through the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, including visits to cities such as Seattle, Portland, and Spokane, as well as natural wonders like Mount Rainier and Yellowstone National Park. Throughout the book, Butterworth describes the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters on his journey, offering vivid descriptions of the region's rugged beauty and unique character. He also provides historical context for many of the places he visits, exploring the region's Native American heritage, early explorers and settlers, and the impact of westward expansion on the area.Zigzag Journeys in the Great Northwest is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.