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  American River Almanac: Reflections on Nature Throughout the Year

Peter J. Hayes

Chronicles the rhythms of life through the year among the birds, mammals, fish, trees, shrubs, wildflowers, insects and even some human visitors at home in the river's environs. Photographs are artistically beautiful.

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1887815112

$24.95

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  Best Hikes with Children Around Sacramento

Bill McMillon with Kevin McMillon

The Sacramento area is a haven for family outings. This book rounds up 65 hikes and walks within 60 miles of the city.

Paper

0898862787

$14.95

MOUNTAINEE

     
  Best Short Hikes in and Around the North Sacramento Valley

John R. Soares

Featuring Castle Crags, Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, McArthur-Burney Falls, Hat Creek & Pit River, Yolla Bollys & Coast Range, Redding, Anderson, Red Bluff, Chico, etc.

Paper

089886318X

$12.95

MOUNTAINEE

     
  Biking and Hiking the American River Parkway

Robin Donnelly

A comprehensive guide, with maps, drawings (one full page of animal tracks), color photos and interesting history.

Paper

1887815104

$12.95

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  Bitter Melon: Inside America's Last Rural Chinese Town

Jeff Gillenkirk and James Motlow

Locke, in the Sacramento Delta, was the only village in the U.S. built and inhabited exclusively by Chinese immigrants. This is a collection of oral histories and stunning photos.

Paper

0930588584

$21.95

HEYDAY

     
  Captain John Sutter: Sacramento Valley's Sainted Sinner

Richard Dillon

Sutter, "The Father of California," first settler of Sacramento and the man on whose land gold was discovered, is one of the state's great enigmas. Sutter's Fort was named after him.

Paper

0934136157

$12.95

GREAT WEST

     
  Davis, CA

John Lofland & Phyllis Haig

Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Davis, California.

Paper

0738501514

$18.99

ARCADIA

     
  Day Trips From Sacramento, Getaways Less Than Two Hours Away

Steve Metzger

Book includes attractions from museums to arboretums or theme parks to breweries. Pertinent information on dining, shopping, and lodging. Packed with listings of parks, forests, celebrations and festivals.

Paper

0762707178

$14.95

GLOBE

     
  Durham's Place Names of California's North Sacramento Valley: Includes Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou & Tehama Counties

David L. Durham

This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical features, water features, cultural features as well as longitude and latitude features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.

Paper

1884995349

$15.95

QUILL

     
  Durham's Place Names of California's South Sacramento Valley: Includes Colusa, Sacramento, Sutter, Yuba & Yolo Counties

David L. Durham

This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical features, water features, cultural features as well as longitude and latitude features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.

Paper

1884995365

$11.95

QUILL

     
  Folsom, California: Images of America

Folsom Historical Society

Encompassing 135 years, this book celebrates Folsom's diverse heritage from its beginnings as "Granite City" to the recent growth attributed to the influx of high-tech corporations. Nearly 200 B&W photos.

Paper

0738502014

$18.99

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  Outdoor World of the Sacramento Region: A Local Field Guide, The

The American River Natural History Association

For people of all ages who are interested in recognizing the plants and animals they encounter in the many environments of the Sacramento region. Fascinating facts about habitat, relationships and behavior of each species, with a drawing of each.

Paper

1887815031

$12.95

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  River Journal: Sacramento River

Chip O'Brien

This journal is an in-depth review of the river and its fishing in its different moods and faces throughout the year. Many color photos with maps and access information.

Paper

1571880518

$15.95

FA

     
  Sacramento

William Holden

Excursions into Sacramento's history and natural world. This book won a California Historical Society Award.

Paper

0961956100

$13.95

TWORIVERS

     
  Sacramento: Indomitable City

Steven M. Avella

Sacramento battled catastrophic fires, floods, and epidemics to become the original western hub and the capital of the state. A comprehensive narrative history with vintage photographs and period maps and drawings.

Paper

0738524441

$24.99

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  Sacramento's Greenhaven Pocket

Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Sacramento.

Paper

073851909X

$19.99

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