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    Warriors & Peacemakers: Collected Haiku
    Warriors & Peacemakers: Collected Haiku
    Warriors & Peacemakers: Collected Haiku
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    Warriors & Peacemakers: Collected Haiku

    By Steve K. Bertrand

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    Teahouse

    Beneath a foot of freshly fallen snow,
    worn stone steps

    That once led from your door, love,
    to the summer teahouse.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateJul 19, 2017
    ISBN9781543437072
    Warriors & Peacemakers: Collected Haiku
    Author

    Steve K. Bertrand

    For this pictorial history of Paine Field, Steve K. Bertrand has selected more than 200 images from the local community, historical societies, regional libraries, and state archives. He has traced the rich history of Paine Field from its earliest days to its present status as a bustling airport and commercial aviation center. These photographs provide a glimpse into the people and events that influenced this small community in the Pacific Northwest.

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