Description
Whitworth & I with the Sonoma Valley Historical Society, 2005. Hardcover, 240 pp; 21 x 28 cm. Color and black and white illustrations, photographs, and maps throughout. Signed by R.H. Cannard on the title page.
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Condition & notes
In very good condition with a very good dust jacket. Brown paper over boards with gilt lettering on front and spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges of covers. Binding tight; pages unmarked. Dust jacket shows light edge wear with a few small nicks and light creasing along edges. Light overall surface wear to jacket as well. Now in an archival quality (removable) Brodart cover. An illustrated memoir of Robert H. Cannard, one of Sonoma Valley's most colorful and dedicated residents, covering his contributions to the region's horticultural education, business associations, wine industry, elected and appointed offices, and cultural heritage preservation. Contents: Preface; Introduction; With Roots Firmly Planted; Independence & the Growing Years; Transplanted - The Move West; Home Rule & Pillow Fights; Sowing Seeds & Saving the Chamber; Politics & Ruffled Feathers; Water into Wine; The Vallejo Heritage; Barnraising; Promoting the Past with an Eye to the Future; Trees; Family Album; Recognition; Epilogue; Credits