Monthly Archives: October 2026

My new book is on its way to the printer! Here is the cover. I took this project on after Dave Veith passed away in 2024. He had shared the book with me and I had agreed to help revise … Continue reading →

Among the many digital collections at the Bancroft Library (UC Berkeley) is one called “Gold Rush Materials.” It contains letters written by the men and women who came to California seeking their fortunes. Two of the letters mention Bidwell’s Bar … Continue reading →