Download or read book Reach of Tide Ring of History written by Sam McKinney and published by Northwest Reprints (Paperback). This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aboard a handmade boat, McKinney set out to rediscover the Columbia River of his youth. Combining the river's storied history, rich personal memories, and observations gleaned from the deck of the 16-foot Gander, this record of his voyage offers an intimate view of the great river and of the people who have lived and worked along its shores.