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From the accidental discovery of gold to the ongoing battle to save the mighty redwoods, Northern California's history is filled with larger-than-life personalities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and fascinating tales of courage and innovation. Although the stories behind these historic touchstones may not be familiar to all, their legacy endures today through well-known landmarks and lesser-known historic gems. This guide takes you behind-the-scenes to fifty-two historic treasures and shows you how to create your own weekend adventure in history, with detailed directions to each site and suggestions for what to see, the best times to go, and where to eat and stay. From excursions for the serious historian to casual outings for the whole family, let Northern California History Weekends take you on a historic journey every weekend of the year! (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)
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From the accidental discovery of gold to the ongoing battle to save the mighty redwoods, Northern California's history is filled with larger-than-life personalities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and fascinating tales of courage and innovation. Although the stories behind these historic touchstones may not be familiar to all, their legacy endures today through well-known landmarks and lesser-known historic gems. This guide takes you behind-the-scenes to fifty-two historic treasures and shows you how to create your own weekend adventure in history, with detailed directions to each site and suggestions for what to see, the best times to go, and where to eat and stay. From excursions for the serious historian to casual outings for the whole family, let Northern California History Weekends take you on a historic journey every weekend of the year! (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)
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From the accidental discovery of gold to the ongoing battle to save the mighty redwoods, Northern California's history is filled with larger-than-life personalities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and fascinating tales of courage and innovation. Although the stories behind these historic touchstones may not be familiar to all, their legacy endures today through well-known landmarks and lesser-known historic gems. This guide takes you behind-the-scenes to fifty-two historic treasures and shows you how to create your own weekend adventure in history, with detailed directions to each site and suggestions for what to see, the best times to go, and where to eat and stay. From excursions for the serious historian to casual outings for the whole family, let Northern California History Weekends take you on a historic journey every weekend of the year! (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)
From the Back Cover
From the accidental discovery of gold to the ongoing battle to save the mighty redwoods, Northern California's history is filled with larger-than-life personalities, awe-inspiring landscapes, and fascinating tales of courage and innovation. Although the stories behind these historic touchstones may not be familiar to all, their legacy endures today through well-known landmarks and lesser-known historic gems. This guide takes you behind-the-scenes to fifty-two historic treasures and shows you how to create your own weekend adventure in history, with detailed directions to each site and suggestions for what to see, the best times to go, and where to eat and stay. From excursions for the serious historian to casual outings for the whole family, let Northern California History Weekends take you on a historic journey every weekend of the year! (6 x 9, 256 pages, b&w photos, maps)
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