The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest
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Book Overview
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Timothy Egan masterfully weaves together history, anthropology, and politics in this captivating exploration of the Pacific Northwest. "A celebration of natural bounty, a warning that too much has been lost...Egan is a worthy spokesman for his homeland, a fluent and crafty writer." --Los Angeles Times Journey through lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, from breathtaking salmon fisheries to towering redwood forests. Egan's vivid storytelling and keen observations uncover fascinating stories of the region's inhabitants, past and present. This immersive narrative celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest while examining the impact of natural forces and human resilience. The Good Rain offers readers a rich, multifaceted portrait of this unique corner of America.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0679734856
ISBN13:9780679734857
Release Date:December 1991
Publisher:Vintage
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.53 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Fabulous natural history of the Northwest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
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.
This isn't just history; this is important art.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is so richly textured, I read it in small sections, so I could savor the paragraphs a little at a time. Mr Egan's style of writing is vivid and beautiful, without being overly wordy. A lot of the history in this book, I already knew, but discovered anew; and some I did not know, and am thrilled to learn. My grandparents were immigrants to Seattle in 1906 from Poland, and I feel such a sense of belonging here, that it is wonderful to view the Northwest with someone else's eyes. I count myself as a fan of Mr Egan. I am recommending this book to many friends and family, as it was recommended to me.
Not Just for Lovers of Pacific NW!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I'm now a confirmed Timothy Egan fan. What a wonderful book! (And thoughtful, evocative writer.) He so skillfully brings together the multiple strands of this book -- human, natural, written, and personal histories -- that you feel physically drawn into the events and locations he describes. This is not a book just for lovers of the Pacific Northwest; anyone who is interested in people, politics, history, nature, or travel will be held captive by Egan's words. As someone born and raised in the Northwest (Pacific and Inland), I was astounded by his insight. Once again, he delves deep into the heart of our communal history to bring up forgotten (or unnoticed) truths.
Call this the Handbook for the PNW
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Timothy Egan writes with the flair of a novelist, but with the insight and detail of a journalist. His "Good Rain" is the finest look at my home corner of the country that I have ever read. I actually put down a John McPhee book to read this one!
Anyone who cares about the Pacific Northwest - read this!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
One of the best books I've read. I've lived in the Northwest all my life, but learned more about the region from this one book than from any other source. The book looks at how the Northwest has changed and how we have changed it over the last 150 years. Egan looks at specific places when telling his history like Crater Lake, Olympic National Forest, etc. I was surprised by how the changes in the natural history held my interest as well as the human history. This book led me to take a trip to the beautiful Olympic National Park in Washington and has led to my interest in Jon Krakauer's books. I can't wait to read Egan's new book.
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