| Author: | Gayle Baker | ISBN: | 9780987903846 |
| Publisher: | HarborTown Histories | Publication: | July 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gayle Baker |
| ISBN: | 9780987903846 |
| Publisher: | HarborTown Histories |
| Publication: | July 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Fifth in the popular HarborTown History series, this story of the remarkable Point Reyes peninsula is lauded by the archivist of the Point Reyes National Seashore as a "Great compact but comprehensive history." The only complete, concise history of Point Reyes available, it is rich with the stories of those who lived and loved on the amazing triangle of coastline.
From its beginnings as a tribal homeland to its Mexican ranchos, dairies, and current status as a National Seashore, the story of Point Reyes is rich with the fascinating but troubled Shafter family of lawyers, tales of Sir Francis Drake's probable visit, and marked by the tragedy of too many shipwrecks.
Enriched by 21 historical photos, this HarborTown History is a must for all visitors and residents of this spectacular peninsula.
Fifth in the popular HarborTown History series, this story of the remarkable Point Reyes peninsula is lauded by the archivist of the Point Reyes National Seashore as a "Great compact but comprehensive history." The only complete, concise history of Point Reyes available, it is rich with the stories of those who lived and loved on the amazing triangle of coastline.
From its beginnings as a tribal homeland to its Mexican ranchos, dairies, and current status as a National Seashore, the story of Point Reyes is rich with the fascinating but troubled Shafter family of lawyers, tales of Sir Francis Drake's probable visit, and marked by the tragedy of too many shipwrecks.
Enriched by 21 historical photos, this HarborTown History is a must for all visitors and residents of this spectacular peninsula.
