Across the Olympic Mountains
The Press Expedition, 1889-90
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Description
In 1889 Washington's then governor, Elisha Ferry, called on men of adventure to cross the Olympic Mountains, a range shrouded in mystery. The Seattle Press, the state's primary newspaper, stepped up to the challenge, sponsoring the Press Expedition.
And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
And soon departed a band of men into the mountains during one of the worst winters in recorded history...
Contributors
by Robert Wood