Coal Towns in the Cascades A Centennial History of Roslyn And Cle Elum, Washington

A history of Cle Elum and Roslyn, two coal mining towns in Washington state. The book begins with a brief introduction to the area's geological origins. Chapters address Native American residents, the pioneer era, the discovery of coal and the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway, mining and logging, the decline of coal mining, and the end of the coal mining era. Note: Roslyn, WA, was the filming location for the popular television series "Northern Exposure."Shideler, John C. is the author of 'Coal Towns in the Cascades A Centennial History of Roslyn And Cle Elum, Washington', published 2006 under ISBN 9780971046443 and ISBN 0971046441.