This was one of the worst purchases I have ever made. If I had looked at it in a bookstore, I never would have bought it. It is nothing more than a list, with a few scarce details of each campground. Granted, it lists every campground. But there is no way to distinguish betwen the very good and the very terrible, the details are so minimal. I am not always a fan of the review systems other books use, but at least most of them tell you why they like or dislike a location, and you can weigh those opinions in your decision of where to camp. This book tells you virtually nothing. I have looked up campgrounds I know very well. Not only do I not recognize them based on the descriptions, I can not find any reasons that I would choose them over any other campground. Save your money! Buy something else, ANYTHING else.

Don't buy this if you are looking for a tour book. This is a campground guide. The guide includes 471 Free Campgrounds. If you want to know where to see the sights...Don't buy this. But if you want to know where you can park your R.V. or put up a tent...then this is the book for you. Simple maps, easy to read.

This is the first published biography of Chief Washakie, the legendary leader of the Eastern Shoshone Indians, and is reprinted from Grace Raymond Hebard's original edition, "Washakie: An Account of Indian Resistance of the Covered Wagon and Union Pacific Railroad Invasions of their Territory " (1930). Hebard (1861-1936) was a professor of politcal economy at the University of Wyoming and became enamoured of Chief Washakie and the Shoshones during the early 1900s. Her book is basically an unstructured anecdotal read that jumps around in time and place.

I used her as a resource in my own book, "People of the Wind River: The Eastern Shoshones, 1825-1900," but only with great care and corroborating evidence. Hebard's sources were sons of Chief Washakie (including Dick, Charles, and George Washakie, all of whom were paid informants), the Reverend John Roberts (Episcopal priest on the Wind River Reservation from 1883-1948), Fincellius G. Burnett (Wind River agency farmer & ancestor of former Wyoming Senator Alan Simpson), and retired Indian agents and Army officers who had personal contact with Washakie. She also relied on some of the published annual reports of the Office of Indian Affairs (forerunner of the current Bureau of Indian Affairs).

That said, Hebard reveals family stories and legends about Washakie and often quotes verbatim from published government documents. Hers is a good introduction to the the famous chief and his people, but should be read with a cautionary eye. It is not a biography in the modern or scholarly sense, but functions more as remembrances of a cherished relative. Many of the events or actions attributed to Washakie by Hebard cannot be substantiated with other archival evidence and thus her work borders on hagiography. On the other hand, the very fact that such stories exist are testimony to the impact Chief Washakie had on those who knew him. He was a fascinating individual, leader, and statesperson during a difficult time of transition for the Eastern Shoshones.

The author of this book, Grace R. Hebard, was a professor and it shows. This is an awkward book to read. She hops around in space and time and that can be quite confusing to someone who doesn't have her familarity with the history of the region.

What the book lacks in structure, it more than makes up for with its compelling subject: Chief Washakie. I'm sure that few Americans outside of Wyoming have ever heard Chief Washakie's name, yet his accomplishments as a statesman, unifier and leader of his people is unequalled.

He led the Shoshone people through most of the 19th century, into the 20th century. He was a remarkable individual speaking English, French and Shoshone. His charismatic hold on his people only ended when he died in 1900 at the age of 102.

One thing that repeatedly struck me is, in the scheme of things, this was so recent. Another aspect that I enjoyed was that Chief Washakie encountered so many of the characters that we identify with the settling of the West: Kit Carson, Scajawea, Jim Bridger and many others.

The sensibilites of the times described in this book are not what we expect now, and the author brings contemporary (1930) biases to her interpretation. The updated introduction in this edition tries to alert the reader to some of the biases that influence Hebard's comments.

As difficult a read as this book is, I couldn't put it down. As a footnote, Chief Washakie will be memorialized in Statuary Hall the U.S. Capitol in the fall of 2000. He is one of two individuals chosen to represent the spirit of the State of Wyoming.

I had great hopes for this book, I was looking for great places to bring a dog. The descriptions invariably started out with some cute language then went on as if you didn't have a dog. I had the destinct impression that another book on parks was repurposed by just a few silly 'bring your tail-waggin' pooch ...' phrases tacked on to the front of each paragraph. The description for one park recommended bringing your kite. Can you imagine flying a kite with your dog on a leash?
Disappointing.

After a few happy discoveries of local parks where dog owners gathered and a few off-leash areas further away, we picked up this book in the hope that it would lead us to even greater adventures with our two dogs. The hotel listings are useful and it's nice to know where the parks are in areas one might visit, but the descriptions appear to be unresearched... the quaint doggie-friendly verbage the author uses repeats itself every 4th page and offers no insider perspectives. Some of the park suggestions seem outright ludicrous - parks we have visited that offer very little attraction, given neighborhood placement and lack of dog visitation. The book is also misleading in its size - its weight and thickness allude to a quantity of information that might be found in a Fodor's or Frommer's. The last 100 pages contain some information about traveling, some helpful but much obvious padding... you are told how to pack your own bags for human travel... she offers trivia such as "The Basenji is often called the barkless dog."

Save yourself the money - most hotel/motels allow pets, so just call and ask. As for the parks, you're best off grabbing a local map and inquiring at a local pet store where the best doggie hangouts are.

If you've ever driven 1.5 hours to a beautiful hiking spot only to be turned away because of your dog (as we have), you've wished for a book such as this one. This book makes a fine companion to the rest of your travel guides as a source of dog-friendly lodging, activities, and destinations.

Other reviews of Ms. Barish's books have cited out-of-date or incorrect contact information. While I haven't cross-referenced this book, it at the very least offers peace of mind to know that Fido will be welcome when you get there.

In addition to lodging and activity information, about 20% of the book is devoted to travel tips for being on the road with dogs, from first aid to keeping the maids dog-friendly. Really an excellent resource!

Has been reprinted by Doreen's Son...upon request ...for further information contact Joan at jemfhs@nbnet.nb.ca

Doreen passed away March 11, 1999 and her writings live on, to this day many people seek a copy of this book. This book is not only an account of the genealogy but an accurate account of the history of the area. For the people living on the North West Miramichi it is a perfect insite to the begining of the communities. I have enjoyed it very much and hope some day to have it reprinted for resale. It is popular even to this day many people have been asking for a copy. There are very few mint conditions copies in existance today. Doreen Menzies Arbuckle has written this book with all her heart and to her knowledge each and every word is an accurate account of her findings.

THE NORTH WEST MIRAMICHI has been REPRINTED and in circulation as of April 25th 2001... This book has been reprinted by Doreens Son upon request from many people who are interested in obtaining a copy. If anyone would like a copy it is available from jemfhs@nbnet.nb.ca

Written for the beginning woodcarver who doesn't care about quality or adhering to the form used by the Northcoast people. Someone who just wants to hack something out. Is not appropriate for an experienced carver or the carver who wants to duplicate the beauty and grace of the totems of Costal People. Pass this bye there are good how to do it books available. This isn't one of them..

This is a simple book which introduces the reader to the art form. It has value as background in the subject and to amateur carvers. It is not a reference for anthropological exploration of North West Coast totem carving by any means. If you are looking for such this isn't the book for you. There is no adherence to form or style anywhere resembling anything close to the heritage of NWC art.

tO SUMM UP HOW i FEEL ABOUT THIS BOOK ALL I CAN SAY IS ITS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR i PROMISE!

I'm very disappointed with this book. I will keep the book for its maps, but I don't believe it will be at all useful to identify the birds that visit my yard in the winter. The only color picture this book contains is on the cover. There are a very few photographs (black and white) and a very few drawings (also black and white). The maps may be helpful, but only when used together with some other book with color pictures.

Using this book has helped me to rule out or include winter species I wasn't sure about in the Portland area. You need a picture type bird identifier with it.

This book was not helpful to me at all. Matson and Coupland left out many of the major archaeology sites from the Pacific Northwest. They wrote in a technical style which if you had little to no background information this book would not help you to understand. They also wrote insignifigant background information about the site(s) being discussed. Over all this book should be used for information on the archaeology of southern Vancouver B.C. For better information on Pacific Northwest Archaeology you should check out the book "Peoples of the Northwest Coast: Their archaeology and Prehistory" by Ames and Maschner

This book was not helpful to me at all. Matson and Coupland left out many of the major archaeology sites in the Pacific Northwest. They wrote in a very technical style so if you had little to no background information it was very hard to understand. They also tended to write background information about things that were insignifigant to the site(s)being discussed. The reading didn't seem to flow well. Over all I think the book should have mainly be used for information on archaeology sites in the South region of Vancouver B.C.

A better description than the title provides would be "200 Tips for growing flowers (particularly in the Pacific Northwest)" -- the vast majority of these tips are generic flower growing ideas and have no special bearing on this region. The sections on weather and garden health are the only ones that really benefit from a Pacific NW focus. If you are looking for a regional flower-gardening guide this is not it. If you want a list of flower growing hints and ideas, and happen to live in the Northwest, this book might have some value to you, especially if you are looking for a few pointers on planning and design, with suggested plant combinations apparantly suitable for this region.

While filled with interesting pictures and shiny things it lacked the information and facts to make it worthwhile

Informative, but contains nothing extremely extaordinary for the price of $250. Almost all of these letters can be found by themselves, and are not nearly as expensive. I would not recommend this volume except for those who have a very profound interest in the life of Lois Riel and his personnal thoughts. It also pricey for it's inherent value to the average from interested readers. Overall, I enjoyed reading these letters, although it seemed to drag at times.