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Queen of the Hills: The Story of Piedmont, a California City

Queen of the Hills: The Story of Piedmont a California City

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Queen of the Hills: The Story of Piedmont, a California City

Queen of the Hills: The Story of Piedmont a California City

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Here are the stories that vividly convey the early days of Piedmont, a Bay Area town. These stories tell of grain fields and dairies, of cable car and trolley lines, of visionary families and their distinctive homes. Beginning with the days of the earliest settlers around 1850, the author recounts many tales: the famed divining rod of Sewell P. Channel, the silk worm culture business on Mountain Avenue, and the mountain lion in St. James Wood. The daughter of the first appointed mayor of Piedmont, Evelyn Pattiani has written an absorbing, affectionate, and valuable history.

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Length 179 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Yosemite - Di Maggio
Released 1954
Identifier (ISBN) 41039262
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Evelyn Craig Pattiani is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Evelyn Craig Pattiani enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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