Product Description

The Golden Highway Volume I covers El Dorado, Placer, Nevada, and Sierra Counties. It is a collection of incredible, first person stories about the 19th Century in California. A Bronze Medal winner from The Independent Publisher's Association, this book chronicles the life and times of the early miners, explorers, and settlers in their words. 236 restored 19th century photographs help readers envision the places, faces and times of the early years of California.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1174461 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-07
• Format: Black & White
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 262 pages

Review
"The Golden Highway: Highway 49" compiled by Jody and Ric Hornor. Feel the spirit of the hardy and adventuresome miners and pioneers who settled California. This is a collection of incredible stories found in actual historic documents and journals as well as hundreds of restored photographs taken by some of the first photographers to document the settling of California. Indexed, with a photo on every page, a must have for the local history buff. --The Union (Nevada County)

. . . a book that is well based on accurate information, well illustrated and also fun and entertaining to read . . . The Golden Highway, Volume I, . . . To report accurately, one must . . . go directly to . . . the actual words of those who were there and experienced what happened. That is what Jody and Ric Hornor have done in their previous books and in this exciting book, The Golden Highway Volume I El Dorado, Placer, Nevada and Sierra Counties. . . . As with their previous books, the Hornors have done a wonderful job of putting the book together. . . . you too will love this book. --Doug Noble, Mountain Democrat

We are so enthusiastic about your series of historical books! We are familiar with many books about California history and photos that show up repeatedly in various books. Your research and photo restoration have resulted in many new photos not before seen, and they are a delight. We love the oral histories placed on the sides of the pages. Your format is readable and interesting. You've done a great job in searching out diaries, letters and personal histories. We just can't say enough praise for your extensive research and developing of old photos! Thank you! We have friends who will be thrilled, too, when they receive the book as a Christmas present. Good luck with marketing these extraordinary books! --Marilyn & Wally Bragdon

About the Author
Ric & Jody Hornor are the researchers and compliers of this powerful walk through history. With exception of the photo captions, the work is written entirely in the 19th century.