"Francis H. Cook was one of Spokane, Washington's founding fathers, as well as the 'Father of Mount Spokane State Park.' Starting Spokane's first newspaper, bui

Parks are designed to give people a place to rest, to connect with nature, and to build community with others. Early developers feared Spokane could be just ano

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the publi

Reveals the life of Lakota healer Nicholas Black Elk as he led his tribe's battle against white settlers who threatened their homes and buffalo herds, and descr

A history of Manito Park and an overview of the early history of Spokane, Washington. The book is filled with many old photographs, fascinating stories and a ge