J. G. Swan
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jun 3, 1885The Price of a Wife: Marriage Traditions of the SkokomishA rare 1885 account details the intricate marriage customs, dowries, and inter-tribal alliances of the Pacific Northwest tribes.Skokomish Reservation, Skokomish, WA
- Dec 16, 1885The Opium Sloop of Port TownsendA routine smuggling bust on the Puget Sound uncovers a cargo of opium, a piano, and a fugitive deserter, sparking a legal struggle over seized property.Port Townsend, WA
- Feb 1, 1893The Fight Over the Hawaiian IslandsAs Washington politicians and chambers of commerce clamor for annexation, locals weigh in on the imperial ambitions of the United States.Seattle, WA