Author Archives: nancyleek

About nancyleek

Nancy is a retired librarian who lives in Chico, California. She is the author of John Bidwell: The Adventurous Life of a California Pioneer.

John Bidwell: part 2

Posted on October 17, 2010 by nancyleek

I forgot to mention— If you buy the book from me, shipping is $3.00 for 1 copy, and $.50 for each additional copy. Sales tax is included in the price. So . . . 1 copy, shipped: $23. 2 copies, … Continue reading →

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John Bidwell: The Adventurous Life of a California Pioneer

Posted on October 17, 2010 by nancyleek

John Bidwell: The Adventurous Life of a California Pioneer will soon be available at Lyon Books, Bidwell Mansion, and other local outlets. In addition, readers will be able to get it from the publisher, ANCHR, at their website http://www.csuchico.edu/anchr/ If … Continue reading →

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Welcome to goldfields

Posted on October 16, 2010 by nancyleek

Goldfields (Lasthenia californica) is a common California wildflower—you can see it all over over Table Mountain in the spring. For me the name combines two of my favorite things: California wildflowers and California history. I am lucky enough to live … Continue reading →