- Genre:history
- Sub-genre:United States / State & Local / West
- Language:English
- Pages:244
- eBook ISBN:9781938166952
Book details
Overview
WHAT KIND OF PLACE (BOOK) IS THIS ANYWAY? Where the West Ends is a story
of place: The Garcia River and the City of Point Arena - a narrative
history of the region and its inhabitants, past and present (from the
Spanish Land Grants and early settlers – including those who were here
before us - to present) - told from a historical and personal point of
view. This book explores views on land use, logging, agriculture,
community, and how to restore a river.
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Nancy Kay was passionate about the Northern California coast and Point
Arena in particular. Her book, Where the West Ends, is a compilation of
geology, geography, history and personal experiences in and around Point
Arena.
Nancy Kay's voice lives on in her meticulously researched and referenced
book, one that is unique to the literature about Northern California.
She writes about native populations, newcomers, and folks brought to
life by real court records from the Point Arena Court House. She
explores the use and misuse of rivers and fishing, redwoods and timber,
farmers and land use. Nancy Kay speaks of community, while telling
stories of place, both historical and contemporary. Her own life
experiences bring the book to life, even as she explores relevant topics
related to Northern California.
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