02563cam a22003373u 4500 46808 UtSlPG 20260610134056.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 Lyman, William Denison, 1852-1920 Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 : Embracing Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin counties Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-09-08 Produced by Giovanni Fini, Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Lyman's History of Old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2" by William Denison Lyman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the biographies of prominent figures in the development of Walla Walla and its surrounding counties, detailing their contributions to the area's growth and prosperity. The text aims to capture the essence of the early settlers and pioneers who shaped the region, highlighting their achievements in various professions and industries. The opening of the text introduces several influential individuals, starting with Dr. N. G. Blalock, a physician who not only provided medical care but also significantly contributed to the economic and infrastructural development of Walla Walla. His narrative includes his background, professional undertakings, and pioneering spirit, such as introducing irrigation practices and developing orchards. Following him, the text encompasses biographical sketches of other notable figures, including Dr. Dorsey S. Baker and Judge Benjamin L. Sharpstein, emphasizing their roles in medicine, commerce, and law while also noting the challenges they faced as pioneers in a largely undeveloped area. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Walla Walla County (Wash.) -- History Columbia County (Wash.) -- History Garfield County (Wash.) -- History Asotin County (Wash.) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46808 87647 87647