Maritime History of the Pacific Coast, 1540-1980

James H. Hitchman is Professor of History at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington.

Dr. Hitchman makes an important contribution not only to our understanding of the maritime development of the Pacific coast but also to the history of the region. -- Lewis R. Fischer, Professor of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland Alaska History Well-documented synthesis of materials relating to the history of America's Pacific Coast... Western Historical Quarterly James Hitchman presents a wealth of data on the value and volume of West Coast waterborne commerce. Pacific Northwest Quarterly ...belongs on the bookshelf of any maritime historian... Alaska History A pioneering survey based on primary documentation and the best secondary sources, this book charts a new course. -- Barry Gough, President, North American Society for Oceanic History Alaska History ...a very useful teaching tool and an accessible data set on the maritime history of the Pacific Coast from contact to recent times. Business History Review Well-documented synthesis of materials relating to the history of America's Pacific Coast... Western Historical Quarterly James Hitchman presents a wealth of data on the value and volume of West Coast waterborne commerce. Pacific Northwest Quarterly ...belongs on the bookshelf of any maritime historian... Alaska History A pioneering survey based on primary documentation and the best secondary sources, this book charts a new course. -- Barry Gough, President, North American Society for Oceanic History Alaska History Dr. Hitchman makes an important contribution not only to our understanding of the maritime development of the Pacific coast but also to the history of the region. -- Lewis R. Fischer, Professor of History, Memorial University of Newfoundland Alaska History At last we have a sweeping introduction to the west coast maritime trades,...equally important, statistical data underscores the narrative, rare for an introductory work. -- Clark G. Reynolds, College of Charleston, author of Navies in History Alaska History Well drawn maps and charts abound. This well printed book makes rewarding reading. -- Paolo E. Coletta, U.S. Naval Academy (Ret.) Alaska History No doubt this volume is good as a college text to introduce a complex subject. -- Paolo E. Coletta, U.S. Naval Academy (Ret.) Steamboat Bill ...this little volume fills a definite gap in our regional history. -- Paolo E. Coletta, U.S. Naval Academy (Ret.) The Sea Chest