This lively overview of Seattle and King County history traces the region's development since the arrival of the first white settlers in 1851. Original essays by historian Walt Crowley highlight each decade, complemented by vignettes, biographies, and chronologies based on the extensive files of www.historylink.org, the nation's first online encyclopaedia of community history written for the Internet, and some 200 historical images curated by Paul Dorpat.Seattle & King County Timelineoffers a perfect introduction to local history for students, newcomers, and visitors, as well as a quick refresher course for oldtimers just in time for the region's sesquicentennial.