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Chris Brewer

Chris Brewer is one of the Southern San Joaquin Valley's leading historians, and not surprisingly he has one of the largest private collections of photographs from Bakersfield's historic past. Chris is also the accomplished publisher of Bear State Books, as well as the great-great-grandson of Bakersfield founder Col. Thomas Baker.

BAKERSFIELD BESTSELLER at Russo's Books (2007-08)

Brewer has compiled and captioned over 100 quality black and white images of Bakersfield and its surrounding area. A special interest has been shown in presenting historic agricultural scenes. Most of the images in this book have never before been published and they represent a unique opportunity for the reader to see and read about Bakersfield's past.

BAKERSFIELD BESTSELLER at Russo's Books (2003, 2005-2008)

This book features nearly 100 black & white images of old Bakersfield (most between 1880 - 1925) and a brief description of each. The large 8" by 10 1/2" format enhances the photography wonderfully.

BAKERSFIELD BESTSELLER at Russo's Books (2004-2008)

Historian Chris Brewer has another winner with this follow-up to the extremely popular "Bakersfield & Kern Picture Album". Volume 2 again features over 80 large black and white photographs of Bakersfield's past, stretching from the 1880s to the 1960s. Brewer comments that the inclusion of more twentieth century images will stimulate memories of those fortunate enough to have been in Bakersfield for years, as well as to educate and entertain those newer to the city. Bakersfield's rich heritage, its history, and its life and times come alive in this book.

Historian Chris Brewer leads off with a photograph of his great-grandfather (and the City of Bakersfield founder) Colonel Thomas Baker. He then proceeds to keep the flame of Bakersfield's past burning brightly with this collection of 58 photographs (each with a caption) from 1890's to the 1950's.

Southern San Joaquin Valley (Paperback)

By Chris Brewer
$21.99
ISBN-13: 9780738502458
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Arcadia Publishing (SC), 10/1999
Local historian Chris Brewer tells the history of the Southern San Joaquin Valley with nearly 100 vintage photographs and accompanying captions. A quality book for all who enjoy local history.
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