Testimonials
TESTIMONIALS
“The book arrived on Saturday, just in time to curl up on the couch and read it over the weekend. I’ve collected US railroad books starting in…
the early seventies. If I compare your book with the ones I have, yours ranks among the very top. Added to that you published the book yourself:
a thoroughly professional publication which is way above the quality of most self-published books. Thanks for the careful packaging.
I think there were a few more…lines in Washington Germany "A masterful work."Susan Rohrer—Education Coordinator, Capitol Campus Museum --Olympia , WA “Holter and McAbee have produced an excellent book. Lavishly illustrated with vintage photographs capturing scenes of a century ago along
the Tacoma Many thanks for your lovely book. [The University of Washington
for the library collection. That is the good news. It is such a pleasure for our…office to be able to include this fascinating history in our growing
collection. Carol Van Natta, Assistant Chancellor UWT—Tacoma , WA I look forward to reading your book. It looks great! Michael S. Sullivan, Associate Professor UWT—Tacoma , WA Congratulations on a book well done! Your research, pictures, text and layout were exceptional. Book II coming up?
Ruth Trueblood Eckes, Author—Auburn , WA Congratulations on your marvelous book. It is a wonderful preservation of history. LaVonne Sparkman, Author—Morton , WA Wow!! Wonderful. Jo Reese, Anthropologist—Portland , OR It is a marvelous book and the amount of research that you and Clark did is absolutely incredible. It is a magnificent undertaking, and I doubt
if any railroad in the world ever got such a complete written history. My congratulations on a job well done.L. Tom Murray, President, Murray Pacific Corporation—Palm Springs , CA “The book sales are going well…if you are in the area, please drop some more by or I can pick some up. Everyone who reads this book LOVES IT!”
Leslee Dunlap, Mineral Market—Mineral, WA I got the book two days ago. Fantastic! I haven’t been able to take my eyes off the wonderful photos and great Kinsey prints.
Roy Ashby—Faversham , Great Britain Clark and Russell, Congratulations! Great book. Diane Current, President, Current Books—San Rafael , CA There's a whole lot o'stuff in there...what a tremendous amount of work! Hugely worthwhile effort--reader practically experiences the
TE of a century (or more) ago! It's a really terrific read w/lots o'good details for both historians and modelers! Art Jacobsen--Helena , MT An
A-1 book, in fact, 2 books incorporated into one great book. Bob Tschida—
I
was pleased to recently purchase and read your wonderful book. As a native son, born and raised in Longmire,
I have a deep interest in the local area. Over the last 20+ years, along with others, I have been researching the
early human history of
I
actually picked the book up on Wednesday from Katy's Antiques--Real nice
lady. The book contained more information than I anticipated, and I know
my boss liked it. Jay
Rasmusson—
I
saw the post card you brought in for my co-worker. I've already seen your
website, that's what sold me. Shari LaCroix—
Dear Mr. Holter, My husband has been begging for this book “Rails To
Paradise.” Is there any possible chance
you could mail this to us immediately? Kathy Perrigo—
Yes indeed, 2 books! I received
my book and am so excited about it that my friend needs one also. This is truly a wonderful book and I
appreciate it and the research that has gone into it. Thank You. George Green—
We just received your wonderful book—“Rails To Paradise ” it is a masterpiece! The book is very meaningful to our family on many levels.
Gracie Pauly—Puyallup , WA I also want to say thanks to Clark McAbee and Russell Holter for a great book on western Washington Railroading and Logging. Rails to Paradise
is a great study of the economics of the area during some very trying times when fortunes were made and lost in a relative short time span. All-in-all
a good read. Bob Boring—Boring, OR I just started to read your recent Rails to Paradise book and would like to say, you have done a great job on the book! Tyler Whitcomb—Olympia , WA Great book Russ & Clark. Congratulations for your effort on preserving a piece of history. You guys out did yourselves of this one.
Excellent job! Ed Reagan—Canfield, OH What a book! Talk about a "labour of love": you should both be very proud! I'm going to have a great time reading it.
Tom
Morrison--
You and Clark did a wonderful job on the book. It is really well put together and quite thorough. Allen Miller--Darrington , WA As promised, it was on my coffee table Friday. I've only done a
quick glance through it but what I've seen has left me in awe. You guys
did a fantastic job. Roger H.—
The photos and content seem spectacular. You both did a tremendous job putting out this book. The quality is top rate and I'm looking forward to
Volume 2! Eric W.—Millburn , NJ Neat book, Russ, well done! William Walker—Northbend , WA I think you have a winner. This is not just a
coffee-table picture book. By specifically focusing on
the railroad and its reason for existence, the timber industry, you have
managed to provide a solid history of the South Sound and its environs. I
will read and reread your book from cover to cover as I revisit that summer
nearly 40 years ago when I worked on that stretch of railroad. I
have held many jobs in my lifetime, but I can say with all sincerity, that none
has been as rewarding as when I spent the summer replacing ties and
raising track with Extra Gang #4227. Thanks for your efforts. Ray Alkofer—
The book is beautiful. LW—Olympia , WA We are adding…your wonderful book to our collection. CC—Olympia , WA The "LCL shipment" arrived today! Oh my... I've been pawing thru for the past hour. Some GREAT reading ahead! Quite the combo in your book...the T&E and Give'er Snoose. He he, I can see how they fit together though. Thank you kindly for your efforts in getting "Rails" into print and for shipping to me. I look forward to many satisfying hours ahead with my nose in the book.
GM—
Thank you for the book. It was very nice to get it and I am enjoying reading it.
CK—
LOOKS good! Chuck Morrison—
Looking forward to reading this book everyone has been
praising so highly.
Steve Nolan—
I enjoyed looking through the book. I went a little
past my bedtime but it was well worth it! Again, congratulations on an excellent book. I am looking forward
to more information about the “Tacoma Eastern.” Myles Schneider—