The Good Rain - (Vintage Departures) by Timothy Egan (Paperback)

About the Book

The Seattle correspondent for The New York Times ranges through the Pacific Northwest--from the salmon fisheries and logging camps to the used-up "resource towns" and the manicured English gardens of Vancouver--in this exemplary blend of history, geology, anthropology, and politics. A Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award winner.

Book Synopsis

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author Timothy Egan masterfully weaves together history, anthropology, and politics in this captivating exploration of the Pacific Northwest.

"A celebration of natural bounty, a warning that too much has been lost...Egan is a worthy spokesman for his homeland, a fluent and crafty writer." --Los Angeles Times

Journey through lush landscapes and vibrant cultures, from breathtaking salmon fisheries to towering redwood forests. Egan's vivid storytelling and keen observations uncover fascinating stories of the region's inhabitants, past and present.

This immersive narrative celebrates the beauty and diversity of the Pacific Northwest while examining the impact of natural forces and human resilience. The Good Rain offers readers a rich, multifaceted portrait of this unique corner of America.

About the Author

Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and the author of eight books, including The Immortal Irishman, a New York Times Bestseller. His book on the Dust Bowl, The Worst Hard Time, won a National Book Award for nonfiction and was named a New York Times Editors' Choice, a New York Times Notable Book, a Washington State Book Award winner, and a Book Sense Book of the Year Honor Book. He writes a weekly opinion column for the New York Times.