Project Gutenberg 2012-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 531 Lyman, William Denison 1852 1920 09015979 The Columbia River: Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "The Columbia River: Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce" by William Denison Lyman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the Columbia River, aiming to encapsulate its geographical wonder as well as the rich tapestry of its history and myths, particularly those related to the Native American tribes of the region. The author, a professor of history, presents a picturesque narrative intended for general readers rather than specialists, illuminating both the natural beauty and the heroic past associated with this significant waterway. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the geological and mythical background of the Columbia River and its surroundings. The opening chapter discusses the physical formation of the river, shaped by forces like volcanic action and glaciation, and shares various Native American creation myths associated with the region. One notable myth is that of Wishpoosh, a giant beaver whose actions led to the creation of the river and its surrounding tribes. The chapter paints a vivid picture of the Columbia Basin's diverse landscapes, from its majestic mountains to fertile valleys, interconnecting them with the powerful narratives of the indigenous peoples who have long inhabited this beautiful region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39388/39388-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Columbia River -- Description and travel Columbia River Columbia River -- History F850.5 Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues 860948 2025-07-16T05:38:20.092426 text/html 856404 2012-04-13T22:24:38 text/html 6018446 2025-07-16T05:38:34.870357 application/epub+zip 6035058 2025-07-16T05:38:23.688443 application/epub+zip 399304 2025-07-16T05:38:21.814437 application/epub+zip 6265884 2025-07-16T05:38:41.579351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6177901 2025-07-16T05:38:32.154391 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555960 2022-09-18T05:40:13.981753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 739473 2025-07-16T05:38:18.326512 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 739001 2012-04-05T20:28:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 739051 2012-04-05T20:33:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22208 2025-07-16T05:38:41.734331 application/rdf+xml 24333 2025-07-16T05:38:21.954456 image/jpeg 4166 2025-07-16T05:38:21.886432 image/jpeg 275015 2012-04-13T22:25:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 4804844 2012-04-13T22:25:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 274896 2012-04-13T22:25:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 4851296 2025-07-16T05:38:20.367481 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia