Title: The Sierra
Description: History and lore of the great California mountain barrier. The author tells us of the Sierra Mountains of northern California. Through the years the mountains have been the scene of earthquakes, avalanches, floods and fires, presented challenges to countless explorers and emigrants, was the end of the trail for the 1849 California Gold Rush, plus much on stage coach robbers with a chapter titled "Throw Down That Treasure Box, Sir."
Subjects: Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
Places: Sierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)