GIFTED EARTH: THE ETHNOBOTANY OF THE QUINAULT AND NEIGHBORING TRIBES.

The text provides reviews of three works focused on distinct historical and cultural topics related to the Pacific Northwest. The first review discusses *Dangerous Grounds*, a political history emphasizing the U.S. colonization of Oregon and the Democratic Party’s split over slavery, clarifying that the term “Democracy” in the book refers to political factions rather than popular rule. The second review covers *Gifted Earth: The Ethnobotany of the Quinault and Neighboring Tribes*, a collaborative field guide documenting Indigenous botanical knowledge and stewardship practices of the Quinault Indian Nation, highlighting its respectful approach to tribal intellectual property and cultural transmission. The third review examines the second edition of *Portland in Three Centuries: The Place and People*, which offers a comprehensive history of Portland, Oregon, incorporating diverse populations and addressing the city’s complex social dynamics and evolving identity.