A Report on Washington Territory
Exploring the Untapped Potential of Washington TerritoryBy William Henry Ruffner
Length4h 58m
About this audiobook
In "A Report on Washington Territory," William Henry Ruffner provides a comprehensive examination of the geography, economy, and sociopolitical landscape of Washington Territory during the mid-19th century. Written in a clear and methodical style, this report serves not only as a scientific analysis but also as an advocacy piece for the region's potential development. The thoroughness of Ruffner's observations is underscored by an authentic engagement with the natural environment and the diverse communities inhabiting the territory, revealing a nuanced understanding of its challenges and opportunities within the larger narrative of American expansionism. William Henry Ruffner, an educator and politician, was uniquely positioned to compile this report, driven by a passion for social improvement and a desire to inform policy debates surrounding the American West. His earlier experiences in education and governance provided him with critical insights into the pressing issues of economic development and resource management in newly designated territories. Ruffner'Äôs commitment to fostering responsible growth is evident, as he articulates the importance of sustainable practices and social reform in conjunction with territorial development. Readers interested in the history of the American West will find Ruffner's report an invaluable resource. Its meticulous research offers a fascinating glimpse into the early aspirations for Washington Territory. This document not only serves as a historical artifact but also as a prescient call for balanced growth, making it a must-read for historians, policymakers, and anyone engaged with the broader themes of American territorial expansion.
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GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 58 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 26, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.
25HISTORICAL AND STRUCTURAL.
2INDEX.
26ECONOMIC GEOLOGY.
3LIST OF MAPS.
27THE COLLIERIES.
4ITINERARY.
28ANALYSES OF REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY COALS AND LIGNITES.
5A GENERAL ACCOUNT OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
29ANALYSES OF SNOQUALMIE IRON ORES.
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6HISTORICAL.
30COMPARATIVE ANALYSES OF STEEL ORES.
7LOCATION AND MARKET.
31SPECIAL REMARKS on the Country and its Resources along the Line of the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway.
8ROUGH ESTIMATES OF DISTANCES.
32SEATTLE.
9APPENDIX.
33THE TERMINAL PROPERTY OF THE SEATTLE, LAKE SHORE AND EASTERN RAILROAD.
10LIST OF EXPORTS OF DOMESTIC MERCHANDISE, YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1885. EXPORTED FROM THE SEVEN CUSTOMS DISTRICTS OF THE PACIFIC.
34SUBURBAN INTERESTS.
11LIST OF IMPORTS OF MERCHANDISE, YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1885. IMPORTED INTO THE SEVEN CUSTOMS DISTRICTS OF THE PACIFIC.
35TIMBER.
12APPROXIMATE POPULATION IN THE YEAR 1887 OF
36AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
13TOPOGRAPHY OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
37MR. WILSON'S LETTER.
14ALTITUDES IN WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
38COAL.
15CLIMATE.
39IRON ORE.
16SOILS.
40THE OTHER MINERALS.
17TABLE SHOWING THE MEANS OF THE DAILY MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES IN DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.
41CITIES AND TOWNS.: BRANCHES AND ROUTES FOR THE SEATTLE, LAKE SHORE AND EASTERN RAILWAY.
18TABLE SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRECIPITATION AT STATIONS OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE,
42SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTER, GIVING LATEST INFORMATION.
19NATURAL VEGETATION.
43REPORT FROM F. H. WHITWORTH, ESQ., CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEER ON SEATTLE, ETC.
20LUMBERING.
44REPORT FROM E. A. ROUTHE, ESQ., CONCERNING SPOKANE FALLS, ETC.
21AGRICULTURE.
45REPORT FROM PAUL F. MOHR, ESQ., CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE SEATTLE, LAKE SHORE & EASTERN RAILWAY, CONCERNING THE CADY'S PASS AND WENATCHIE ROUTE.
22WHEAT GROWING AND DELIVERING.
46I. ENGINEERING FEATURES.
23LABOR.
47II. RESOURCES.
24THE GEOLOGY OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
48III. SCENERY.
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