Bibliograph

Around Murphys, Judith Marvin

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Label

Around Murphys, Judith Marvin

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Around Murphys

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Judith Marvin

Series statement

Images of America

Summary

Murphys is a bustling little town in the foothills--a town so popular that it won't be little for long. It's a favorite for weekend jaunts, and home to an eclectic group of people attracted by the natural surroundings, laid-back lifestyle, and, increasingly, world-class wineries. Originally named for the trading camp of John and Daniel Murphy, the area became a boomtown during the Gold Rush, and later hosted such notables as Mark Twain, Black Bart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Horatio Alger. Nearby, the majestic stands of redwood at Calaveras Big Trees State Park stand sentinel over the gullies and ranches of this area, which has changed much since the 1800s but still retains its compelling forested beauty

Target audience

adult

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