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Adam Sowards

Adam Sowards

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Writer, Editor and Historian, Freelance

Mount Vernon, Washington

Biography

I am a freelance writer focusing on environmental, natural resources, and agricultural topics. A former history professor of two decades, I also cover stories with historical angles. I'm settled in the Pacific Northwest, between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, but my interests range far wider.

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Content

Total articles 258

  • Finding Grant McConnell and the North Cascades

    By Adam Sowards Verified| Taking Bearings@ The story of Grant McConnell (1915-1993) is one of convergences. It also is the story of someone who fell in love with a place, a type of affection whose depth transformed his academic career and catalyzed activism on behalf of a spectacular landscape: the North Cascades. Taking Bearings is supported by readers. To support my research and writing, please subscribe and consider becoming a paid subscriber.

    By Adam Sowards Verified · Taking Bearings

    Jan. 22, 2025

  • Who Are We? Where Are We?

    By Adam Sowards Verified| Taking Bearings@ This bonus newsletter is a monthly feature for paid subscribers. These extras showcase edited interviews with someone whose work intersects in some way with this newsletter’s focus—place, history, writing. I hope you enjoy this one and those to come. Taking Bearings is supported by readers. To support my research and writing, please subscribe and consider becoming a paid subscriber. At a mutual friend’s house about 15 years ago, I first met David A. Greenwood.

    By Adam Sowards Verified · Taking Bearings

    Jan. 15, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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