The Story Of Seattle Times A Perspective On City History

We, of course, don’t think stories of newspapers make riveting reading for everyone, but the history of a town’s newspaper is intertwined with the story of that city’s development.

Those interested in stories of Seattle - the town and the Times - can pick up a copy of a new book published by the Washington State University Press, “Raise Hell and Sell Newspapers: Alden J. Blethen and The Seattle Times.”

The book’s publication coincides with the centennial celebration of Blethen’s purchase of the newspaper on Aug. 10, 1896.

Seattle authors Sharon Boswell and Loraine McConaghy both teach history at the University of Washington. The 304-page book includes 270 illustrations (historic photos, newspaper articles and advertisements. The price is $14.95.

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Nancy Langston, author of “Forest Dreams, Forest Nightmares,” will read from her book Friday at 8 p.m. at BookPeople in Moscow.

Washington romance writer Adrianne Lee will autograph copies of her latest Harlequin Intrique romance novel, “Eden’s Baby,” Aug. 10 from noon to 3 p.m. at Waldenbooks at NorthTown mall.

The author of the best-selling book “Embraced by the Light,” Betty Eadie, will read from her latest book “‘The Awakening Heart” Aug. 20 at Auntie’s Bookstore, Main and Washington.

Seattle novelist Jasen Emmons will read from his book “Cowboy Angst” Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Auntie’s Bookstore.

Cowboy poet Baxter Black will appear at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. The event is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity and tickets are $15 reserved, $12 general admission.

, DataTimes