Sunrise to Paradise: The Story of Mount Rainier National Park

by Ruth Kirk

Book Overview

On clear days, the mammoth volcano Mount Rainier dominates the Seattle and Tacoma skylines and can be seen from Whidbey Island to Yakima and the central Washington wheat fields. "The Mountain's out!" is a cheerful local greeting, especially after a long spell of overcast weather. Sunrise to Paradise explores the rich history of this symbol of the Pacific Northwest and the national park that preserves it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 029597771X
• ISBN13: 9780295977713
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: University of Washington Press
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

A Beautiful Book.

This book shows the history of Mount Rainier National Park, from Sunset to Paradise. The photos are great and the paragraphs are informative and don't run on. The book also goes into the history of the 14,411 foot Stratovolcano, and how 5,600 years ago, the peak was at 16,500 feet, but a major eruption caused a massive collapse and created the peak we know, love and cherish today. The Sleeping Giant... The Mountain...Mount Rainier...

Appeals to both mind and eye.

Years ago I hiked at Mt. Rainier, took pictures in its flower meadows, and slid in its summer snow. I thought someday I'd climb its glaciers to the summit, 14, 410 feet. That never happened. But this book brings back all the old impressions and delights-and adds to them. Lots of photos (280!). Lot of information, most of it new to me. Richard P. Kratz, M.D. Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology Univ. California, Irvine