Author Ellen Osborn, great granddaughter of John Calhoun "Cock-eye" Johnson, at SLT Library

Author Ellen Osborn will share her book, "Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost", giving us a unique history of El Dorado County, beginning with the early days of the gold rush and the first conflicts with the Native American tribes of the region. Her book also traces the evolution of California's Highway 50 from its beginning as the Native American trade trail that became a popular Gold Rush route and explains why it has come to be called one of the most storied and romantic roads in American history. Most importantly, Osborn shares the story of the her great grandfather and the world he lived in as emigrants poured into California, seeking promises of riches and following their own dreams of a new life. Join us for an incredible, interesting history lesson. Presented in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Book sale and signing to follow. Free and open to all.

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