book reviews
The lumber business has played a major role in California since the Gold Rush, and Timber Industry Ghosts , by Jeff Moore, traces that history through remnants of the past—abandoned sawmills, logging sites in the forest, museums and place names. Taken together, they tell the story of a way of life that, while it continues today, has radically changed. Paperback from Arcadia Publishing. $28.99. In Dreams of El Dorado , two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee H.W. Brands tells a panoramic story of the settling of the American West—from the California Gold Rush to the Oklahoma land rush. He shows how settlers’ dreams drove them to feats of courage and perseverance, while the treasures of El Dorado remained elusive. Hardcover from Basic Books. $32. Want to know everything about organic gardening in a hurry? Gardening for Geeks , by edible gardening expert Christy Wilhelmi, is a place to start. Intended for small-space gardeners, the guide provides the science and inspiration needed for growing tasty fruits and vegetables, crop after crop. Paperback from Fox Chapel Publishing. $19.99.
“I’m your Dairy Godmother and I’m here to make your dairy wish come moo—uh, I mean true.” Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice CreamWish , by Viola Butler, shows why we should be careful what we wish for. Chuck gets the full scoop on ice cream, along with a lesson in hard work. For ages 5 through 8. Hardcover from Feeding Minds Press. $17.99.
In Season , chefs Justin Wangler, Tracey Shepos Cenami and Robert “Buttercup” Nieto of Jackson Family Wines share more than 100 favorite recipes, along with menu ideas for seasonal celebrations. (See related story on Page 36.) Includes tips on growing and buying produce frommaster culinary gardener Tucker “Farmer T” Taylor and wine-pairing notes frommaster sommelier Michael Jordan. Hardcover from Cameron + Company. $50.
California Bountiful’s BookReviews highlight books related to rural living and California agriculture. To suggest a book, email us at info@californiabountiful.com.
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