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Hi, everyone! We hope you are having a wonderful April. We are enjoying the most beautiful springtime on the Columbia River. The weather has been amazing...sunny and warm...especially for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest! We are working on a new itinerary that focuses on the Columbia River Gorge area, visiting some of our favorite ports of call. This seemed like a perfect weekend to offer our Columbia River History Highlights book for free and give you another chance at a free book that shares stories that relate to this region as well. Enjoy! One More FREE Chance to get "The Oregon Trail" As part of our new "second chance" promotion, we are offering another opportunity this weekend for you to get The Oregon Trail eBook for FREE! Remember that you can read these on any smartphone, tablet, computer, or Amazon Kindle device using the free Kindle app. To get your free copy of the updated version, CLICK HERE. This weekend's FREE eBook: Columbia River History Highlights Step into the story of one of America’s most powerful and transformative waterways with Columbia River History Highlights. From its dramatic geological origins and the rich cultures of Indigenous peoples, to the daring journeys of explorers, the entrepreneurial efforts of the fur traders, the surge of westward migration, and the rise of industry and hydroelectric power, this book brings the river’s story to life in a clear, engaging way. Along the way, you’ll encounter moments of triumph and tragedy—from the fur trade and the Oregon Trail to World War II shipyards and the eruption of Mount St. Helens—all woven into the larger story of a river that continues to shape the Pacific Northwest today. It’s a fast, fascinating read designed for the curious mind—perfect whether you’re preparing for a journey through the region or simply want to better understand this remarkable river.To get your f ree copy of the updated version, CLICK HERE. $2 Audiobook addon! The audiobook edition of "The Oregon Trail" also is available today as an add-on to your FREE eBook for only $2. Amazon Audible members can enjoy it for FREE! Enjoy! Just CLICK HERE. Please help us by REVIEWING the Oregon Trail and Columbia River books We hope you can take the time to leave a quick review if you took advantage of the past few week's free eBooks. It takes just a few seconds to leave your stars review and a brief sentence or two. Thank you so much! To review The Oregon Trail, CLICK HERE. To review Columbia River History Highlights, CLICK HERE. For direct links to each of our book review pages, CLICK HERE. MEMBER SUPPORTERS If you agree that our efforts are worth supporting, consider joining our exclusive Member Supporter website, where you can access hundreds of posts and videos, plus follow along our curated journey of discovery through the stories of American history, and much more. Your $10 monthly support empowers our History Highlights efforts. CLICK HERE TO SAMPLE EXCLUSIVE MEMBER CONTENT. NEXT WEEK Next week, we’ll leave behind our arc of of western expansion and move on to a new region with a FREE eBook edition of our "Florida History Highlights" book. It include a broad overview of the southeast region's fascinating history with tales of efforts of European empire, steamboats, railroad tycoons, luxury hotels, tourist attractions, and the development of the Space program. These dramatic moments highlight new characters and the fascinating story of the history of Florida. Have a great week! Bill and Laura |
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