BOOK NOTES.Byline: The Register-Guard New book explores 1887 massacre One of the bloodiest incidents in Oregon history - the massacre of more than 30 Chinese laborers in a crime that was never solved - gets a fresh look in a new book by journalist R. Gregory Nokes Nokes unearths evidence pointing to a gang of rustlers Rustlers are a range of burgers and hot sandwiches produced by Kepak Convenience Foods, based in Kirkham, Lancashire. The parent company, Kepak, is based in Dublin, Ireland. and schoolboys as the killers in "Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon Hells Canyon Gorge of the Snake River in the U.S. Forming part of the Idaho-Oregon boundary, it is 125 mi (200 km) long and for 40 mi (64 km) is more than a mile deep. A maximum depth of 7,900 ft (2,400 m) makes it the deepest gorge in North America. ," published by Oregon State University Press Oregon State University Press, or OSU Press, founded in 1961, is a university press that publishes roughly 15 titles per year and is part of the Oregon State University. . In 1887, as many as 34 Chinese gold miners were slaughtered on the Oregon side of the Snake River Snake River River, northwestern U.S. It is the largest tributary of the Columbia River and one of the most important streams in the Pacific Northwest. It rises in the mountains of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming and flows south and west through Idaho, turning north at in Hells Canyon. The book "should be required reading in the American West," said Puget Sound-area novelist Jim Lynch Jim Lynch redirects here. For the Survivor contestant of the same name, see: James Robert Lynch (born August 28, 1945 in Lima, Ohio U.S.) was an American football linebacker who spent his entire eleven-year professional career (1967-1977) with the AFL and NFL . Nokes formerly worked for The Associated Press and The Oregonian, where he first wrote about the incident in 1995. Lane County writer Barry Lopez said "Massacred for Gold" provides a local and national context for the murders and the subsequent lack of justice. The book, Lopez said, "is an act of citizenship as much as it is a commendable work of history." Letterpress artist throws a party Sandy Tilcock's lone goose press will hold its annual wayzgoose Wayzgoose was at one time the name for an entertainment given by a master printer to his workmen each year on or about St Bartholomew's Day (24 August). This marked the traditional end of summer and the point at which the season of working by candlelight began. from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. today at 2580 Augusta St. A wayzgoose is a centuries-old festive day for those who practice the black art of printing, Tilcock says. It marks the end of summer and the beginning of the season of using candlelight to finish the day's work. Traditionally it was a roaring, prankish prank·ish adj. Given to or characterized by impishness or playfulness; mischievous. prank  ish·ly adv. and sotted sot·ted adj. Muddled or stupefied, especially with liquor; besotted. sot ted·ly adv. event.
The press will be showing new letterpress work and will have available past work in addition to assorted bookbinding bookbinding. The art and business of bookbinding began with the protection of parchment manuscripts with boards. Papyrus had originally been produced in rolls, but sheets of parchment came to be folded and fastened together with sewing by the 2d cent. A.D. items. Those in attendance will be able to help print a broadside using her 70-year-old press. Sports psychologist and writer to speak Sports psychologist and writer Kay Porter will discuss overcoming anxiety, rejection and negative self-talk in a talk Thursday sponsored by Willamette Writers at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. The evening begins with social time at 6:30 p.m. Porter will speak at 7 p.m. with discussion to follow. Admission is $10 for nonmembers. Coos Bay Library is forming new book club The Coos Bay Library is forming a new book club. An organizational meeting of the Readers' Monthly book group will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the library's Cedar Room. Discussion will be about the book "Into the Forest" by Jean Hegland. The book focuses on the relationship between two teenage sisters living alone in their Northern California forest home. The second meeting of the book club will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Cedar Room. At this meeting, the group will select books to read during 2010. Meetings will be held throughout 2010 on the first Wednesday of each month. The library is at 525 W. Anderson Ave., Coos Bay. For details, call 541-266-0928. Readings and signings WEDNESDAY Evan Wolfson - The attorney and executive director of Freedom to Marry talks about his book "Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality and Gay People's Right to Marry," 6 p.m., Eugene Public Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. 541-682-5450. Thursday Marilyn Chin - The writer talks about her new book, "Revenge of the Mooncake Vixen vixen female fox. ," 8 p.m., Fir Room, Erb Memorial Union, 1222 E. 13th Ave. SATURDAY Linda Clare - The author will read from and sign copies of her fourth book, "But Since My Father Built," 6 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 1163 Valley River Drive. Out of town MONDAY Rana Husseini - The author talks about her book about honor crimes, "Murder in the Name of Honor," 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. (800) 878-7323. WEDNESDAY John Irving - The author discusses his new novel, "Last Night in Twisted River," 7 p.m., Bagdad Theater, 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Tickets are $28 and include a copy of the book; call (503) 236-9234 or go to ticketmaster.com. Jonathan Safran Foer
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