num_pages: 468
description: In magnificent detail, Lavender explores the discovery and settlement of Northwestern America, the violent labor conflicts of the 1920s, the rise of the fishing and lumber industries, the fierce struggles of conservationists to slow down the ravages on natural resources and wildlife, and the bounding growth of cities in this lush corner of the nation.
language: English
title: Land of Giants: Drive to the Pacific Northwest, 1750-1950
titlecomplete: Land of Giants: Drive to the Pacific Northwest, 1750-1950
genres: American History, History
ratings_count: 20
series: Mainstream of America
awards: awardedAt: -378662400000
name: California Book Award
category: Nonfiction (Silver)
publisher: Book Sales