This engaging pictorial history tells of the tall sailing ships that
came to the Pacific Northwest beginning in the mid-1700s. Met by native
Salish people, the ships brought Spanish, British, Russian, and American
explorers, as well as settlers and entrepreneurs, to the region. Over
the next two centuries, during boom and bust periods, these majestic
vessels have continued to ply the waters of Puget Sound. Today the proud
tall ships operate in a training and education rather than commercial
context; however, the commitment to preserving and promoting their
heritage remains strong within the region, as well as throughout the
United States and around the globe. This groundbreaking book features
180 rare photographs and illustrations that chronicle the colorful
history of tall ships on Puget Sound.