Shipwrecks of Curry County by H. S. Contino (Book Signed by the Author)

"Shipwrecks of Curry County" by H. S. Contino

I am the author of this book. It was published by Arcadia Publishing as part of their "Images of America" series. The perk of buying a book directly from the author is that I'll sign it for you. I can even add a personalized message if you would like.

Back cover text:

"Historically, mariners considered the Oregon coast one of the most dangerous in the world. In 1852, explorers discovered gold in the rivers and along the beaches in Curry County, which is located in the southwestern corner of the state. Subsequent settlement concentrated on the coast. With few roads, water transportation was crucial for early settlers. The area contained many potential dangers to ships including unpredictable weather, frequent fog, submerged rocks and reefs. There have been many shipwrecks in the area including the tanker Larry Doheny, which was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine during WWII. Curry County is home to Cape Blanco, the second most westerly point in the continental United States, and Port Orford, the only open water port on the Oregon coast (and one of only six "dolly" ports in the world). Modern technology and port improvements have reduced the number of shipwrecks, but accidents still occur.

H. S. Contino gained her passion for history from her grandfather, who owned a small antiques store. She resides on the Oregon coast where she spent five years as the research assistant at the Coos History Museum. Contino is also the author of Shipwrecks of Coos County (Arcadia, 2011)."

Release date July 17, 2017

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