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Books on Local History and Other Titles

Our recommendations for the perfect gift book or “local history necessities” for your personal library. Prices do not include sales tax. Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail unless otherwise arranged. Books are subject to availability. Please call (360) 376-4849 or email us at [email protected] to confirm titles in stock.


Images of Orcas Island The Orcas Island Historical Society and Museum A selection of vintage images from the Museum archives, accompanied by an engaging narrative telling the story of Orcas Island. Includes early homesteaders and settlements, farming and industry, steamship and wagon routes, Robert Moran, Rosario, Moran State Park, and more! $19.99
Magic Islands by David Richardson Local historian David Richardson describes aspects of San Juan County history by island. An abbreviated version of his more extensive “Pig War Islands” book. $4.95
Native American Wives of San Juan Settlers by Karen Lamb Jones The tracing of local family roots and First Nation heritage. $24.00
Rosario Yesterdays by Christopher M. Peacock A pictoral history of Seattle shipbuilder, Robert Moran, and his Orcas Island estate, Rosario. $9.99
Hands at Work by Iris Graville and Summer Moon Scriver "This collection of dramatic black & white portraits by Summer Moon Scriver along with companion profiles by Iris Graville captures the drama and tells the stories of people who work with their hands." $34.00
Bison Ornament Sold exclusively by the Orcas Island Historical Museum Available for a limited time only! Purchase your own palm-sized handmade bison ornament. $5.00
Bison Antiquus on Orcas Island Friends of Bison Antiquus A collection of articles and professional papers describing the presence and significance of Ice-Age Mammalian life on Orcas Island. $12.50
Handmade Tiles Celebrating Orcas History Homestead! Tile A 6"x6" linoleum block print by Shawna Franklin. Exclusive at the Orcas Museum. $8.00