Historic Tales of Alamo, California

By Beverly Lane

Book Overview

One of the oldest communities in the East Bay

Alamo is brimming with tales of hope, loss and triumph. Discover the story of the Romero brothers, who lost their rancho to a shrewd and litigious attorney, and the early pioneers who banded together to buy it back at an extraordinary sum. Learn about the deep agricultural roots put down by newcomers drawn to the temperate climate and beautiful valley. Revisit this rural community's transformation from grazing land for Mission San Jose to a beloved home for generations of ranchers, writers, and activists.

Join historian Beverly Lane and researcher Sharon Burke as they share fascinating tales of Alamo's past.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467148105
• ISBN13: 9781467148108
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"