The Sutter Buttes

Hubbartt, Michael Don

ISBN 10: 0738580139 / ISBN 13: 9780738580135

Published by Arcadia Publishing, 2010

2010. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780738580135

Synopsis:

A small, mysterious, and isolated mountain range juts up in the center of the flat farmlands of California's sprawling Sacramento Valley. Fifty-thousand travelers pass through the valley every day along Interstate 5 and Highway 99 or overhead by air, noticing the unusual formation and wondering about it. It is the Sutter Buttes. To nearby native peoples it was, and still is, revered as Spirit Mountain. It provoked the curiosity of the first explorers and trappers who sought the promontory for its panoramic strategic value. Later researchers and educators were also drawn to the site to further their understanding of the natural world. Productive farmland around the scenic peaks brought many settlers to Butte Mountain. Today those who live and work in and around the Buttes feel a deep connection to the landscape. Many of their family histories are featured here, revealing a ranching and farming heritage that has been handed down for generations over the past 150 years, preserving this landmark from development. Most of the Sutter Buttes remain a vestige of California's past.

About the Author: Author Mike Hubbartt conducts educational programs about the Buttes and was recognized by a Spirit of Freedom award sponsored by the Marysville Appeal-Democrat for his dedication to the environment in 2004. He has collected images for this volume from the Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County, the Sutter County Historical Society, neighboring libraries, and many local families.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sutter Buttes
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New