Description |
xvi, 244 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
The Baker story begins -- Seeking his great-great-grandfather -- The Baker family discovery begins -- Thomas Baker determines his career -- A great-great-grandson discovers his passion -- Father and son debate history -- Baker family time -- California beckons -- Baker family departs Iowa -- Chris' and Sally's story -- West we go to California -- Baker scouts the Iowans' new home -- Fireside story telling -- Chris discovers more Baker family history -- Life's harsh realities -- Golden opportunities -- Colonel Baker's arrest & acquittal -- Colonel Baker discovers his destiny -- Colonel Baker seeks the impossible dream -- Moving to Kern Island -- Pioneer women's work -- The Bakers introduce school days -- Pioneer men's work -- Kern Island floods again -- Chris Brewer, the historian -- A stagecoach travels to Colonel Baker's field -- The Harper family finds Colonel Baker -- Colonel Baker welcomes a new resident -- A great-great-grandson makes his mark -- Kern Island celebrates its post office -- Chapter notes -- Time line -- Photograph illustration notes -- Acknowledgements and comments -- Author bios -- Bibliography. |
Subject |
Baker, Thomas, 1810-1872.
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Brewer, Chris, 1950-
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Pioneers -- United States -- California.
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Bakersfield (Calif.) -- History.
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Visalia (Calif.) -- History.
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Kern County (Calif.) -- History.
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Tulare County (Calif.) -- History.
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Added Author |
Mittelsteadt, Sandra.
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Brewer, Chris, 1950-
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Salamacha-Hollier, Jody, illustrator.
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Added Title |
American pioneer story |
ISBN |
9781892622501 (pbk.) |
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1892622505 (pbk.) |
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