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Follow on Google News | Journey Through the History of Mount BakerNew book penned by local authors shares history using vintage images
Mount Baker rises over northern Washington State like a mirage, dominating the landscape like few mountains in the United States. On a clear day, it is visible from as far away as Vancouver, British Columbia, and Tacoma, Washington. This immense volcano is a study in superlatives: Images of America: Mount Baker shares the stories and legends of the mountain through a stunning collection or vintage images. The book showcases larger-than- Highlights of Mount Baker include: •The book includes hundreds of historical photos, many from legendary photographers such as Darius Kinsey, Galen Biery, Burt Huntoon and many others. •Recounts the tragic-comic history of the Mount Baker Gold Rush. •Shares the tales of the timber industry in the area. •Includes the story of the Mount Baker Marathon, America’s first endurance race, where runners raced from Bellingham to the summit of Mount Baker and back again. •Traces the history of recreation on Mount Baker, including the birth of mountaineering in the North Cascades and the development of the Mount Baker Ski Area. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online. Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com/ End
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