A Tepee In His Front Yard: A Biography Of H. T. Cowley, One Of The Four Founders Of The City Of Spokane, Washington

By Clifford M. Drury

Book Overview

""A Tepee In His Front Yard: A Biography Of H. T. Cowley, One Of The Four Founders Of The City Of Spokane, Washington"" is a book written by Clifford M. Drury that chronicles the life of H. T. Cowley, one of the founding fathers of the city of Spokane, Washington. The book provides a comprehensive account of Cowley's life, from his early days as a trapper and trader in the Pacific Northwest, to his role as a prominent businessman and civic leader in Spokane. The title of the book refers to Cowley's unique home, which featured a tepee in the front yard as a nod to his Native American heritage. Throughout the book, Drury explores Cowley's contributions to the development of Spokane, including his work as a real estate developer, his involvement in the construction of the Spokane Falls and Northern Railway, and his efforts to establish the city's first water system. The book also delves into Cowley's personal life, including his marriage to a Native American woman and his relationships with other prominent figures in the region. Overall, ""A Tepee In His Front Yard"" provides a fascinating look at the life of one of Spokane's most influential and colorful historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163133760
• ISBN13: 9781163133767
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"