Hard Times in Paradise

"Historians will find this study useful in its survey of the southern Oregon timber industry, in its indictment of the unwise exploitation of resources in the West, and . . . as a model for a study that can be read and appreciated by those who matter most— the people who are the history."—Allan Kent Powell, American Historical Review

"With the original edition of Hard Times in Paradise, Robbins tackled immense problems in a small packet. The new additions not only update the story of Coos Bay's struggle to survive, but also bring new scholarly perspectives that extend the discussion beyond the first brilliant portrayal of this vital facet of Northwest history."—Chris Friday, Western Washington University