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The narrative intertwines personal rediscovery with a critical examination of the Columbia River's transformation due to human intervention. Blaine Harden, a journalist, retraces his roots while reflecting on the river's exploitation for economic gain, impacting Native Americans, salmon populations, and environmental health. His journey aboard a freight barge to significant sites like the Grand Coulee Dam unveils the complex history of a once-wild river now tamed for jobs and resources. This updated edition includes a new foreword and afterword, enhancing its relevance.
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A River Lost: The Life and Death of the Columbia, Blaine Harden
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- 2012
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- Title
- A River Lost: The Life and Death of the Columbia
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Blaine Harden
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780393342567
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- The narrative intertwines personal rediscovery with a critical examination of the Columbia River's transformation due to human intervention. Blaine Harden, a journalist, retraces his roots while reflecting on the river's exploitation for economic gain, impacting Native Americans, salmon populations, and environmental health. His journey aboard a freight barge to significant sites like the Grand Coulee Dam unveils the complex history of a once-wild river now tamed for jobs and resources. This updated edition includes a new foreword and afterword, enhancing its relevance.