A Review of the Resources and Industries of the State of Washington, 1909

Published in 1909, 'A Review of the Resources and Industries of the State of Washington' by Ithamar M. Howell provides a comprehensive overview of Washington's economic landscape during the early 20th century. The book details the state's natural resources, including agriculture, timber, mining, and fisheries, and highlights distinct regions such as the Olympic Peninsula and Puget Sound Basin. It aims to inform visitors to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition about Washington's wealth and development, reflecting both pride in its prosperity and recognition of the challenges of rapid growth.