The History of Del Norte County, California
The History of Del Norte County, California

Author: Esther Ruth Smith

Publisher: R.S. Tomini

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780962166402

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An entertaining & invaluable book that covers the history of Del Norte County, California, from Civil War times to roughly the turn of the century. Del Norte County is in the northwest corner of the state & is probably one of the least known areas in California. The author, even though not a native of the area, gave to the pioneers of Del Norte County an authentic history of their ancestors. Oscar Lewis in his introduction says "by searching out the records of the pioneer families of the area & by bringing to light the personal reminiscences of many of them, the author & compiler has directed attention to phases of California life rarely touched on in more formal histories," & that "Del Norte County--& incidentally the state as a whole--is fortunate in having, after so many years, found so discerning & wise a historian." There are personal narratives & excerpts from diaries & a section listing family names, with genealogy of original settlers. Read about the gold nugget kept safe under a couch & about "49th State of Jefferson." It is a 6 X 9 hardcover. Price $19.95. To order call Rachel Smith Tomini, Publisher, (707) 668-5667 or write P.O. Box 365, Blue Lake, CA 95525.

History of Del Norte County, California
History of Del Norte County, California

Author: A J (Anthony Jennings) B Bledsoe

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781013702884

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Crescent City and Del Norte County
Crescent City and Del Norte County

Author: Del Norte County Historical Society

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781531616854

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The rugged coastline and wild rivers of Del Norte County were once home to the Yurok and Tolowa Indians, who built their dwellings with planks cut from virgin redwood. The Klamath River was an early supply route to the gold mines, but its treacherous waters were soon abandoned in favor of the ocean port at Crescent City. Although its lighthouse guided many heavily laden ships to safe harbor, famous shipwrecks still lie off Del Norte's rocky coast. Pack mule teams streamed east, bound for mining camps, and ranches in the Smith River and Elk Valleys developed to supply them. River salmon became a major industry, and later the ocean's bounty supported fishermen. Redwood groves fed a thriving timber industry for over a century. Never lacking in drama, Del Norte's history includes a U.S. oil tanker sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1941 and, in 1964, a tsunami that swept through Crescent City, destroying almost all of its downtown.

History of Del Norte County, California
History of Del Norte County, California

Author: Anthony Jennings Bledsoe

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2016-11-12

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781334247422

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Excerpt from History of Del Norte County, California: With a Business Directory and Traveler's Guide In my search for information I found the know-noth ings in a very small minority, while the know-every things were in such a large majority that it was almost impossible to arrive at the facts in some instances. However, no pains have been spared to procure the best and most reliable information possible, and I cheerfully acknowledge my obligations to Benj. West, Peter Peveler, Peter Darby, Asa Thompson, W. H. Woodbury, J. K. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.