The author, when he was alive, gave tours of the true seattle underground, and reading the book was like reading his script, complete with sarcastic asides. He wrote many books, including his most famous, the sons of the profits, about early seattle history. The central puget sound area of snohomish, king, pierce, and kitsap counties has the largest number of nonprofits in washington. Bill speidel 19121988 was the author of the popular seattle history book, sons of the profits, a leader in the 1960s movement to preserve pioneer square, and. Most popular seattle, wa nonprofits and charities donate. Seattle adopts topographical datum point on may 17, 1877. Speidel and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Here you will find a mix of historic displays and an array of contemporary gifts showcasing seattles quirky character.
Like most tours, it ended up at a gift shop, where among other things they had a book on sale on the history of the city, written by the founder of the underground tour thing. Seattle, wa nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. Bill graduated from the university of washington with a degree in literature. Each of these counties has a community foundation supporting the nonprofits in their county. Lou graham february 9, 1857 march 11, 1903, born dorothea georgine emile ohben, was a germanborn woman who became famous as the madame of a brothel in what is now the pioneer square district of seattle, washington, usa. Seattles government and nonprofits lists puget sound. Bill speidel, sons of the profits said of her, there wasnt a woman in the area whether she lived on the humps or the hollows who didnt despise every breath she took. I tried to access the service today, 11920, and was physically assaulted by a girl in the center. Whether youre an avid reader or just dabble in the occasional good read, weve got you covered. This womans wellness center that is run by catholic charities is not even a safe place for people to go.
He was first a journalist and then became a publicist. This popular book continues to be a bestseller as far as seattle history goes helped along by promotions at speidels popular underground tour in pioneer square, and is now in its 19th edition. William c speidel 19121988, known as bill speidel, was a columnist for the seattle times and a selfmade historian who wrote the books sons of the profits and doc maynard, the man who invented seattle about the people who settled and built seattle, washington speidel is also credited with being one of the leaders of the movement to preserve and restore pioneer. But thats one of the things i learned in the very irreverent sons of the profits, which details less of the grand views and more of the muddy underside of the founding of seattle. I really liked that one because it gave me background on the places i go every day. Ordinance 8, seattle postintelligencer, may 25, 1877, p.
Sons of the profits, or, theres no business like grow. Sons of the profits seattle 4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. Although speidel started the worldfamous underground tour, spearheaded the campaign to preserve pioneer square, wrote a bestselling seattle history sons of the profits, and rediscovered one of seattles early heroes doc maynard, he is remembered most for his witan irreverent sense of humorand an unflagging enthusiasm for promoting seattles lusty past. Bill speidel this is the story of how the fellas, beginning with arthur denny, who built seattle made their money. In the 1950s he became passionate about the preservation of pioneer square and founded the underground tour. Sons of the profits or theres no business like grow business, the seattle story 18511901 hardcover january 1, 1967. The second region is the south puget sound area of mason, lewis and thurston counties. Woman turns profits for library with online book sales. It was written by bill spiedel, the creator of the funny and irreverent seattle underground tour. Sons of the profits or theres no business like grow. Sons of the profits or theres no business like grow business, the seattle story 18511901 by speidel, william c.
Sons of the profits seattle by bill speidel, paperback. Softcover, twentieth printing of the first edition, 530pp, 345gms. Bill speidels sons of the profits recommended by disinterestedparty. Sons of the profits, the book by bill speidel upon which the tour is based, is our most popular souvenir. Bill speidel 19121988 was the author of the popular seattle history book, sons of the profits, a leader in the 1960s movement to preserve pioneer square, and the founder of the underground tour. Sons of the profits, or, theres no business like grow business. She was referred to as the queen of the lava beds, with lava beds referring to the area of tide flats that were filled in with sawdust from the sawmill. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Speidel provides a substantial bibliography with extensive primary sources.
The seattle times does not append comment threads to stories from. Sons of the profits is an engaging book about a slice of the pioneer history of seattle. Thrushs 2008 book is a rejoinder to all that, a vivid retelling of native history in seattle, and it is an incredible history. Sons of the profits or, theres no business like grow business.
Diving into the dirt of the city makes it an entertaining read, although the harping on the greet of the founders does get a. This is an irreverent and historically accurate tale of the founding and growth of seattle. The native perspective is really fascinating, and the book does a great job of providing broader context that serves as a good allaround primer too. Rankings for chambers of commerce, and other nonprofits, such as foundations and united way recipients. Books about seattle that everyone should read books. Book is in good condition with minor general age related wear and tear and light page discolouration throughout. Buy sons of the profits by william speidel online at alibris. Speidel, bill skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. The seattle story 18511901, or theres no business like grow business hardcover. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
The lost tour guide bill speidel history series youtube. Doc maynards public house, suitable for the entire family, offers affordable snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner, including fresh northwest seasonal fare, and a full bar. Seattle history 18511901 william speidel sons of the. You can get a memento of your underground tour experience at rogues gallery. It could also be sons of the profits, by bill speidel. Sons of the profits paperback the elliott bay book company. Find groups in seattle, washington about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests.
Sons of the profits, or, theres no business like grow business the seattle story, 18511901 book. The seattle story, 18511901 9780914890065 by william c. Upon leaving, i buy a copy of david buerges chief seattle and. Books on seattles history seattleites librarything. Take a peek below we cover 30 different genres so youre bound to find a book that ticks your box. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Here is a book that not only rattles the skeletons in seattles closets, it even reaches in and audaciously tickles their funnybonesyoull read about some lively battles, like that which caused fatherofourcity arthur.
The seattle story, 18511901 paperback january 1, 1967. Bill speidel, founder of the underground tour, is remembered as one of the last of a few genuine oldtime seattle characters. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can. I picked this up at the end of the tour in seattle, hoping that the book would be as informative and humorous as our tour guide. Although speidel started the worldfamous underground tour, spearheaded the campaign to preserve pioneer square, wrote a bestselling seattle history sons of the profits, and rediscovered one of seattles early heroes doc maynard, he is remembered. Sons of the profits book the seattle public library. Sons of the profits subtitled theres no business like grow business the seattle story 18511901 does what it says on the tin. Histories from the crossing over place by coll thrush is a really engaging book that focuses on local native american tribes role in seattles history since its settlement.
1416 1533 1291 18 692 1042 630 868 766 744 1466 1057 1127 1167 1369 105 1372 377 1456 134 1012 627 1128 1006 696 34 998 631 630 982 342