Hidden History of Sonoma County
John C Schubert
(Author)
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Description
The enterprising spirit that led to Sonoma County's storied agricultural heritage defined its earliest denizens. Sail the seas with Captain Bodega y Quadra, whose name graces the coast and beyond, and wave farewell to the last train out of the redwoods. Discover the fate of Charles Henley, spirited from the county jail in 1876 by masked vigilantes. Learn about the rise and fall of Sonoma's tobacco growers and the historic opening of the Jenner Bridge as the automobile rose in popularity. John Schubert and Valerie Munthe reveal Sonoma County's enthralling history.Product Details
Price
$31.99
$29.75
Publisher
History Press Library Editions
Publish Date
November 13, 2017
Pages
178
Dimensions
6.0 X 9.0 X 0.44 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781540227362
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About the Author
John Schubert was born in San Francisco and spent his childhood summers in Guernewood Park. In the 1960s, Guerneville became his permanent home. Schubert is a retired Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputy, a former U.S. Marine, a writer, and a Russian River historian. He has three sons and four granddaughters and lives with his life companion, Sarah. Valerie Munthe grew up under the redwoods in Guerneville. She has an AA in Humanities from Santa Rosa Junior College and is an amateur film photographer. She is the Secretary for the Russian River Historical Society, manages the group's Historic Archive and supervises the exhibit site. Along with her family, she resides in Guernewood Park.
