The Land That Slept Late: The Olympic Mountains in Legend and History

by Robert L. Wood

As stated, "When the first group of pioneers explored the rugged Olympic mountain range during the harsh winter of 1889, they encountered both breathtaking beauty and cruel acts of nature. In subsesuent years, numeruous expeditions followed, and with the gripping tales of these trailblazers, collected here for the first time". This book includes never-before published historical photos and features detailed maps of explorers' routes.

178 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[JLA · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super dry but full of info. Format of the book was odd. Feels like it was designed to be a gift shop impulse buy. Can be skipped if you've read Wood's other books, Across the Olympics, and Men, Mountains & Mules.