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Motorcycle Officers
of Eastern Washington and Revelant Crime Stories by Tony Bamonte and Jack Pearson, former Spokane Police Department motorcycle officers The only known book of its kind in America Eastern Washington has been served by motorcycle officers since 1910. This 624-page hardcover book is filled with photographs that illustrate the service and personal lives of dedicated men who rode motor for the Spokane Police Department, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, or the Washington State Patrol. While on motor or in other capacities during their law-enforcement careers, officers from these departments investigated literally thousands of tragic accidents and many of the most horrific crimes ever committed in Washington State. Their stories offer firsthand perspectives of both the crimes and how they were solved. If you have an interest in motorcycles or true crime, this is a perfect book for you.
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~ A Word About Us ~
During the past 20+ years, Tony and Suzanne Bamonte have developed an extensive body of work chronicling the early history of the Inland Northwest. Their writings contain thoroughly documented, interesting narrative (culled from untold hours of researching original resource material) and the plentiful use of historical photographs. Their focus has been on covering the most fascinating, entertaining, and noteworthy events from the region's rich history. For more, see ABOUT US. Through Tornado Creek Publications, the Bamontes have edited and published books on various aspects of the region's history for other local authors. There is a treasure trove of history to be found among these wonderful books. See BOOKS BY OTHER AUTHORS. |
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Coeur d'Alenes Gold Rush and Its Lasting Legacy by Tony and Suzanne Bamonte $44.99 Released in 2017 |
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During the winter of 1883-84, following an announcement of a gold discovery, thousands of hopeful fortune seekers rush into the North Idaho wilderness. They fanned out along Prichard and Beaver creeks and the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River, staking claims, developing mines, and building towns. This marked the start of the great Coeur d'Alene Mining District, one of the richest silver producers in the world. It has been said, "They came for the gold; but they stayed for the silver." READ MORE
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During the 1883 Coeur d'Alenes gold rush, prospectors fanned out and searched the entire area for gold. One of them, Civil War veteran Col. W. W. Wallace, founded Wallace on May 1, 1884, the first town in what became the world-renowned Coeur d'Alene Mining District (now known as the Silver Valley). It was a typical rough and tumble mining town that is now on the Register of Historic Places. The author, Tony Bamonte, experienced some fascinating and unusual ties to this town during his 26 years in law enforcement in northeastern Washington. READ MORE
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Recent Best Sellers
When this book was released just prior to the completion of the hotel's grand restoration project in 2001, it became an instant all-time best seller in Spokane. Having been out of print for several years, due to an ongoing demand, it was reprinted in November 2014. This book chronicles the history of the hotel, as well at its namesake, Louis M. Davenport, and his earlier enterprises in Spokane. READ MORE and see new price.
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