First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor Francis; an informa company.
2014-05-10 2014-05-10File Name: B00KHLP23M
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not to be mistaken for the history of SnohomishBy Warner BlakeThis book was a gift because I research and write about the history of Snohomish. Early Snohomish (WA) (Images of America) I also served as president of Snohomish Historical Society; 2008-09; and it saddens me to think that this book may be mistaken for the history of Snohomish. One egregious example is on page 50; the author writes; "Mr. Ferguson arrived in Cadyville in 1864 with his wife and child. He built a tiny building (Snohomishs first business) on the corner of Cedar and Commercial Streets."Set aside the fact that the streets were yet to be officially named in 1864; Mr. Ferguson arrived in Snohomish unmarried in 1860; and reassemble his cottage; shipped north from Steilacoom; on a site close to where it still stands -- a story told on a stone marker on the Snohomish Riverfront Trail -- no need to even crack a book to research!The writer was closer to the facts on page 15: "Snohomish was originally founded in about 1858 by Emory C. Ferguson; E. F. Cady and several others." It seems the writer meant Mary Low Sinclair; who did arrive in 1864 with a month old child and the household goods; but her husband; Woodbury; was already here operating an existing store. Marys child died shortly have her arrival and Woodbury died unexpectedly in 1871 -- stepping up the plans for the settlements first cemetery.And just one example of the authors dubious descriptive writing on the same page that I cannot resist pointing out: "Large steamships would slowly drift up the canal along with smaller fishing boats." The Snohomish River is not an "artificial waterway" and only in a ghost story could a steamship "slowly drift" upstream.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. and couldnt be more pleased with the researchBy CustomerMy wife and I read Haunted Snohomish; and couldnt be more pleased with the research; and writing of Deborah Cuyle. My wife is a writer; and I am an historian; so we both examined the book from a different angle. Our conclusion: Its a fun book to read; and the stories are well researched. I live in Snohomish; and have heard about some of the hauntings discussed in the book; but Deborah filled in the blanks for me; and told me about hauntings I knew nothing about. This book will make the reader want to visit Snohomish.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great read!By Victoria LarsenHighly entertaining! I was glued to every page. I lived near Snohomish for nearly 30 years and had no clue about its spiritual history. Deborah Cuyle was not only informative; but with her writing style; very captivating!
