Author: Frank Oppel
Publisher: Book Sales Inc
ISBN: 9781555215385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Illustrated with hundreds of original plates, this volume is a collection of 33 different articles, essays, and stories ranging from the years 1875 to 1912.
Tales of Old California
Author: Frank Oppel
Publisher: Book Sales Inc
ISBN: 9781555215385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Illustrated with hundreds of original plates, this volume is a collection of 33 different articles, essays, and stories ranging from the years 1875 to 1912.
Publisher: Book Sales Inc
ISBN: 9781555215385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Illustrated with hundreds of original plates, this volume is a collection of 33 different articles, essays, and stories ranging from the years 1875 to 1912.
California's Farm Labor Housing Story
Author: Council of California Growers
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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Languages : en
Pages : 16
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A Girl of '76
Author: Amy Ella Blanchard
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Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Languages : en
Pages : 366
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Ranch Tales
Author: Ken Mather
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN: 1772031895
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An entertaining, fast-paced look at early ranching in British Columbia. Frontier historian Ken Mather is known for his fascinating, in-depth profiles of the men and women who established a distinctive ranching culture in Western Canada over a hundred years ago. Now, in this concise collection of stories—based on Mather’s column in the Vernon Morning Star—readers will meet even more colourful characters, gain insightful tidbits on cowboy culture, and read about little-known cattle drives that stagger the imagination. Ranch Tales highlights the achievements, hardships, and exploits of Newman “King of the Range” Squires, “lady rancher” Elizabeth Greenbow, cow boss Joe Coutlee, the gold-seeking Jeffries brothers who came all the way from Alabama, and many more. This delightful book is a perfect companion to Mather’s other ranching histories and will appeal to anyone interested in the early days of the western frontier.
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
ISBN: 1772031895
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
An entertaining, fast-paced look at early ranching in British Columbia. Frontier historian Ken Mather is known for his fascinating, in-depth profiles of the men and women who established a distinctive ranching culture in Western Canada over a hundred years ago. Now, in this concise collection of stories—based on Mather’s column in the Vernon Morning Star—readers will meet even more colourful characters, gain insightful tidbits on cowboy culture, and read about little-known cattle drives that stagger the imagination. Ranch Tales highlights the achievements, hardships, and exploits of Newman “King of the Range” Squires, “lady rancher” Elizabeth Greenbow, cow boss Joe Coutlee, the gold-seeking Jeffries brothers who came all the way from Alabama, and many more. This delightful book is a perfect companion to Mather’s other ranching histories and will appeal to anyone interested in the early days of the western frontier.
True Tales of California Coastside State Parks
Author: JoAnn Semones
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467153036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beautiful landscapes of central California's Coastside state parks were once home to forgotten pioneers and unique industries. The tumultuous personal life of Robert Mills didn't hinder his commitment to his dairy business in Half Moon Bay, now the Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. And the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, named after a shipwreck, remains a beacon of architectural beauty more than a century later. From hideaways for freedom fighters rebelling against the Spanish to the site of several booming lumber operations, Coastside parks have long been an integral part of California's history. Join author JoAnn Semones as she explores the innovators and entrepreneurs behind these stunning parks.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1467153036
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The beautiful landscapes of central California's Coastside state parks were once home to forgotten pioneers and unique industries. The tumultuous personal life of Robert Mills didn't hinder his commitment to his dairy business in Half Moon Bay, now the Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. And the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, named after a shipwreck, remains a beacon of architectural beauty more than a century later. From hideaways for freedom fighters rebelling against the Spanish to the site of several booming lumber operations, Coastside parks have long been an integral part of California's history. Join author JoAnn Semones as she explores the innovators and entrepreneurs behind these stunning parks.
The Story of the First Decade in Imperial Valley, California
Author: Edgar F. Howe
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The earliest published history of California's Imperial Valley, an 8,000 square mile region located in the southern part of the Colorado Desert. Documenting the pioneer period in the Valley's history, which roughly corresponds with the first decade of the 20th century, Howe and Hall provide abundant details concerning the irrigation project directed by Charles Rockwood and George Chaffey that turned part of the desert into rich agricultural and residential lands. Also includes information on Valley's history before modern settlement, the accidental formation of the Salton Sea, and several early settlers.
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
The earliest published history of California's Imperial Valley, an 8,000 square mile region located in the southern part of the Colorado Desert. Documenting the pioneer period in the Valley's history, which roughly corresponds with the first decade of the 20th century, Howe and Hall provide abundant details concerning the irrigation project directed by Charles Rockwood and George Chaffey that turned part of the desert into rich agricultural and residential lands. Also includes information on Valley's history before modern settlement, the accidental formation of the Salton Sea, and several early settlers.
The Publishers Weekly
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1182
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Stories of the Day's Work
Author: Roy Davis
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Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 336
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Ridgeway of Montana
Author: William MacLeod Raine
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Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 342
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Books and Notes
Author: Los Angeles County Public Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 1364
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Languages : en
Pages : 1364
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