Bøger af Steven M. Avella

Born of a country''s collective desire for riches, Sacramento was resolute in its survival while other Gold Rush towns faded into history. It battled catastrophic fires, floods, and epidemics to become the original western hub and laid claim to the capital of a state that would one day have the world''s fifth largest economy. The community''s flourishing growth is not just a product of its economic viability, but a direct result of the cultural vibrance and fortitude of a diverse populace that remains the backbone of our country''s most dynamic state.

Charles K. McClatchy was twenty-five when he inherited The Sacramento Bee from his father, and his ensuing career as the paper's editor extended well beyond the newsroom. This biography explores his career as the long-time editor of the Bee in a work that weaves the history of Northern California with that of American newspapers.