Seattle - Citylife Pictorial Guide Author:Barbara Sleeper, Mike Sedam Seemingly coming from nowhere, Seattle is now one of the leading cities in the United States. From software developments to how we buy hiking boots, from our musical tastes to our passion for coffee, the Emerald City has strongly influenced how America lives. Seattle's cultural importance is surpassed only by its natural resources. Seattle... more »I> takes an in-depth look at this unique region's world-class scenery. Covering not only Seattle but the region around the city, including Puget Sound, the North Cascades, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympic Peninsula, this book shows how the city has been intensely influenced by its location. Surrounded by mountains and water, Seattle is a haven for everything from climbers to float plane pilots to ferry boat captains. Showcasing everything from the people to the mountains and parks, to the boat locks and the skyscrapers, Seattle combines readable text and first-rate photos to capture the spirit of this remarkable area. For visitors to the city and residents. CityLife Pictorial Guides from Voyageur Press showcase the people, places, and activities that make our cities vibrant places to live and visit. CityLife Pictorial Guides fully capture each city's unique signature through a balance of crisp color photography, informative captions, and fascinating historical material.« less