The Golden Hub -- Sacramento [Perfect Paperback] Ric & Jody Hornor; Paula Bowden and Ric Hornor - photo restorer

Ric & Jody Hornor; Paula Bowden [Editor]; Ric Hornor - photo restorer [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 0976697688 / ISBN 13: 9780976697688

Published by Electric Canvas / 19th Century Books, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Golden Hub -- Sacramento [Perfect Paperback] Ric & Jody Hornor; Paula Bowden and Ric Hornor - photo restorer
• Publisher: Electric Canvas / 19th Century Books
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976697688
• ISBN 13: 9780976697688
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Illustrator: Ric Hornor - Photo Restorer
• Condition: New
• Weight: 32 ounces

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Synopsis

The Golden Hub -- Sacramento, chronicles the birth and development of Sacramento City and County from Johan Sutter's 1839 New Helvetia and through the Gold Rush to the end of the 19th century. Publisher Electric Canvas, using the imprint of 19th Century Books, has found new gold in the Mother Lode with this, their fifth book in a series focusing on 19th century California. The books are unique in that they are a compilation of works written in the 19th century, instead of a rewrite or interpretation of history as is found in most history books. Using the colorful language of the 19th century pioneers and miners you'll feel as if you're living the 19th century with them. Whether it s Sir Henry conveying his disgust at spittoons . . . the very sight of which invites discharge from an American mouth, or John Bidwell having a coyote s lights for breakfast, these books reflect actual events by the people who experienced them. Other elements of the books include side bars on every page with anecdotes, crime stories, letters from early settlers, and entries from the early pioneers' and miners' diaries and journals. There are also articles from the early newspapers including the Sacramento Bee, the Union, and the Folsom Telegraph. A restored photo on every page rounds out the readers' experience with a clear look at the lifestyles of the time. Meticulously restored by Ric Hornor, you'll discover aspects of the era that you would have never seen without the restoration process. The Golden Hub -- Sacramento, is the fifth book in the series which includes The Golden Corridor, The Golden Quest, Highway 49 Volume I and Highway 49 Volume II.

About the Author

Jody Hornor is a vetern writer with 6 books before this series to her credit. But, after reading the colorful text of the old history books, pioneer letters and journals, and newspapers, she concluded that compiling the text would provide a more accurate and colorful look at history. Thus she located and compiled all the text with exception of the photo captions, which she researched and wrote. Ric Hornor, MFA, spent hundreds of hours bringing badly damaged 19th century photos back to life to help readers get a clear picture of the lifestyles of 19th century California.