Less than 45 miles from San Francisco and Silicon Valley; La Honda is an isolated rural community nestled in the majestic coastal redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pioneers in the late 19th century were loggers and ranchers who competed against grizzly bears and mountain lions for food. Outlaws like the Younger brothers (partners with Jesse James) used La Hondas isolation to avoid justice. Gradually the community became a mountain retreat for cityweary San Franciscans; and in the 1960s; La Honda was home to One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest author Ken Kesey and his psychedelic Merry Pranksters. Todays La Honda is an enigma--its size and character have barely changed while the rest of the San Francisco Peninsula has exploded around it.
#1890907 in eBooks 2006-12-13 2006-12-13File Name: B009A5GZNM
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nicely doneBy WHAT?Great little historical adventure! Was hoping for some insight on Rich Twp in Lapeer County0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. well put togetherBy C. Cattanegood book about my hometown0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Right down to the nitty gritty. This book moves!By Mr. G. SnyderHow delightful to learn the total history of my area. Things I never knew. pictures of things and people Id never seen. This author really takes us on a trip back in time. Im glad I bought this book.
