 Glimpses of Oregon History Set in a Mythic Past
Two entertaining stories in one.
- Ziiza and her six children's perilous journey to an imaginary Beaverton (the Oregon Country). Her struggles to make it in Beaverton. Then her struggles to make it big in Beaverton.
- A semi-historical novel with over 200 references to Oregon and Pacific Northwest people, places, events and lore. A challenge for history enthusiasts.
“Beaverton” is blessed by isolation, a mild climate, a stunning landscape and the bounty of the giant valley beaver. But even this idyllic community has problems: growing population, over-harvesting of beaver (thought to be an unlimited resource), a collapsing monetary system and an ill-considered alliance with hated Swarm City, far to the east.
Meet resourceful Ziiza and her children (each with an intriguing story). Meet Dg, the creature that invites itself into their lives. Meet Gstan, the middle-aged bachelor/entrepreneur who loves Ziiza but can only express it by competing with her. Ziiza contends with a jealous mentor, fights town bureaucrats, copes with natural disasters and endures loss and betrayal. Add a mysterious cult, a society of weird technological geniuses and just plain foolishness. Life in Ziiza's Beaverton seems eerily familiar.
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