The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life
from Nabu Press.
There are a great many things about Native American life on the plains that I did not realize before reading this narrative. The level of warfare for instance. I wonder if this was heightend at that time related to population pressures from the east ( other tribes and whites ) Anyway, the writer...
Dark Watch (The Oregon Files)
from Berkley Trade.
Clive Cussler can really spin a great tale. I wouldn't miss any of his books.
Frommer's Oregon (Frommer's Complete)
from Frommers.
I can't even tell you how many Frommer's books I've bought over the years. They are definitely my go-to travel guides. Having said that, this one was very disappointing. The descriptions were full of meaningless adjectives. There was no way to differentiate which restaurant or which lodging I might...
Insiders' Guide to the Oregon Coast, 4th (Insiders' Guide Series)
from Insiders' Guide.
THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE OREGON COAST, 4TH EDITION is a great book that discusses the full experience of living on, and visiting, the coast of Oregon. From what I've read, there are few big cities here, but lots of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Unfortunately, the radio station listings...
Bound for Oregon
from Perfection Learning.
Based on an real young girl's reminiscences, "Bound For Oregon" is filled with specific and vivid details that will speak to young readers and make this episode in American history come to life. Told by nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd, the tale unfolds very naturally: from the hardship of leaving...
Golden Buddha (The Oregon Files)
from Berkley.
I love this book. If you don't like it, try the books co-written by Jack DuBrul. I find that those are better.
Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer
from DeLorme Publishing.
Like all DeLorme map books, this one is extremely valuable. I would never consider heading to a new area to flyfish without a DeLorme map.
Moon Oregon (Moon Handbooks)
from Avalon Travel Publishing.
I've not been disappointed with any of the books I've read in the Compass Guides series. This book, like the rest, is written by a very knowledgeable native.
The Silent Sea (The Oregon Files)
from Putnam Adult.
While "Silent Sea" is relatively enjoyable, in my opinion it isn't anywhere near Clive Cussler's high standard for writing.
I was intrigued by the prelude, as always, but the payoff for that was highly disappointing. The main villain was also a disappointment.
Whoever Putnam is using as an...
The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them
from Countryman Press.
full of info so it is a good book to take with you on your tour of the coast but a few more photographs would be nice. just my two cents
One Hundred Hikes in the Central Oregon Cascades (100 Hikes)
from Navillus Press.
This is a superlative hiking guide to central Oregon that sets the standard for all hiking books. In addition to the 100 hikes described in detail, there are 100+ additional hikes for both people with limited access and the more adventurous. Each of the 100 hikes is described in fine detail, from...
Skeleton Coast (The Oregon Files)
from Berkley Trade.
ordered the book for a christmas gift. It arrived in time and in very good condition.:Skeleton Coast: A Novel of the Oregon Files.
Gem Trails of Oregon
from Gem Guides Book Co.
First the good news. This book is a welcome and needed addition to the "Gem Trails" series, and is a marked improvement from the previous edition. Maps are good, information is more or less concise, material is well-written, and Romaine even gives with some humor now and then! All well and good, and...
Oregon Off the Beaten Path, 9th: A Guide to Unique Places (Off the Beaten Path Series)
from GPP Travel.
Sacred Stone (The Oregon Files)
from Berkley.
Sacred Stone initially was interesting but soon degraded into wallowing subplots that were primarily unbelievable. This effort is not Mr. Cussler's work but he had to sign off on it. Whoever wrote the last 100 pages totally ran out of gas.
100 Hikes/Travel Guide: Oregon Coast & Coast Range (Oregon 100 Hikes)
from Navillus Press.
This is probably the best guide to the Oregon Coast. It is excellent and is chock full of helpful information. It's the one that Oregonians use.
Oregon Coastal Access Guide: A Mile-by-Mile Guide to Scenic and Recreational Attractions, Second Edition (Oregon Sea Grant)
from Oregon State University.
Recently I vacationed along the Oregon coast and this book was priceless!! It gave me hints and tips that no other book detailed. This book details each rest-stop, outlet, inlet, viewpoint, beach access, bridge, museum, trail and park you could possibly imagine and more. It also served as an...
Photographing Oregon (Phototripsusa)
from Graphie Intl.
Excellent book with wonderful color photos that prompt you to want to visit the areas described. I have not yet visited the areas to determine the accuracy of the directions; however, I have visited a number of the places in the book and the reader should have no trouble finding the locations.
The Oregon Trail (Dover Value Editions)
from Dover Publications.
This book was a disappointment to me and I should have researched it more before purchasing it. It was my hope to read about the settlers moving West on the old Oregon Trail but this book had nothing to do with that. Instead, it was an account of Parkman's experiences as he traveled in some of the...
Plague Ship (The Oregon Files)
from Berkley.
I love Cussler. Been reading his work for years. It's trash, but, as I've said before, it's good trash, an entertaining way to spend long summer evenings.
Teamed up with DuBrul (or Du Brul, or whatever), Cussler's Oregon Files novels have reached their stride, great characters performing 007...
