http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net Dedicated to the preservation of Lake County History Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:03:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A romantic history of Scotts Valleyby Alice W. DeaconWritten for Scotts Valley centennial year of its settlement by Euro-Americans, this book was written with the help of family and friends from early pioneer inheritance. Includes biographical sketches of prominent early settlers/families -- 1900s (late arrivals). It also discusses six homicides ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/scottslandia/ by Loretta Burriss UsseryWritten in the style of Henry Mauldin, this book is a collection of anecdotal stories and memories from family and friends of life in Scotts Valley. It includes sections on geology/topography, Pomos, early pioneers, and pears and other agricultural enterprises in the valley. (51 pages)$8.75 ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/a-saga-of-scotts-valley/ California Indian Cradle Baskets and Childbirth Traditionsby Brian Bibbywith an essay by Craig D. BatesA compliment to the Marin County traveling exhibit, this book features photos (several from the Lake County Historical Society) and art work concerning the making and using of baby cradle boards by various Native American groups ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/precious-cargo/ by Erving R. FeltmanThis book is a history of place names of resorts and towns. The locations are described in terms of their post offices; when created, postmasters, and closing dates. This book has been revised in 2008 by the author. (128 pages)$19.00 http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/californias-lake-county-places-and-postal-history/ by Lake County Historical SocietyVolume 1 was so popular that a second collection was produced to show and tell more of our county's rich history. A variety of topics, in no particular order, are discussed between the covers of this book. (92 pages)$11.50 http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/pictorial-review-of-the-past-ii/ by Lake County Historical Society Lake County's history as told through photographs from the collection of the Lake County Historical Society. This book was originally a centennial project for the Society.(88 pages) $11.50 http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/pictorial-review-of-the-past-i/ a novel byPhyllis Whetstone TaperThis fictional account of life in Kelseyville in the summer of 1927 focuses on several families during the pear harvest. Locations included in the book are the towns of Upper Lake, Kelseyville, and Lakeport. Many places and events are authentic backdrops to the story. (209 pages)$14.00 ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/on-kelsey-creeek/ by Henry MauldinLake County HistorianThis book contains excerpts from Henry Mauldin's massive works. Many of the stories are numbered in order to be referenced back to the original works. It includes stories of many of the mountains in the county, and how they got their names (some named after early ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/mountains-pioneers-of-lake-county/ by Lake County Historical SocietyCompiled from a series of articles on Lake County Indian culture and early beliefs collected over a number of years by Lake County historian Henry Mauldin, who amassed the information following extensive interviews with local Native Americans. Originally published in 1977. (39 pages)$6.50 ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/lake-county-indian-lore/ by Marcia Bishop Sanderson andMaureen Garcia CarpenterThe Images of America book series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. This is the Lake County entry in ... http://lakecountyhistoricalsociety.net/2007/05/21/images-of-america-lake-county/