The Good Rain by Timothy Egan

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The Good Rain by Timothy Egan

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.

Timothy Egan works for The New York Times as a national enterprise correspondent. He was part of a team of reporters who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for the paper's series on racial attitudes in modern America. He is the author of four books, the most recent of which, The Worst Hard Time: The Hidden Story of People Who Experienced the Great American Dust Bowl (2006), won the National Book Award for nonfiction in 2006. Amy Pastan, a former editor and researcher at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, is now an independent editor and scholar. W. has written the preface. The Library of Congress's director of publishing, Ralph Eubanks.

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ISBN 13 9780679734857
ISBN 10 0679734856
Title The Good Rain
Author Timothy Egan
Series Vintage Departures
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 1991-12-03
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.