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In "The Valley of the Giants (Once Upon a Time in California)," Peter B. Kyne immerses readers in a captivating tale set against the backdrop of California's majestic Redwood forests. This novel deftly combines elements of adventure and romance, weaving a narrative that explores... Read Full Overview

The fight of the Cardigans, father and son, to hold the Valley of the Giants against treachery.The novel follows the ups and downs of the Cardigan family from the founding of the logging town through the on-going rivalry with Col. Pennington over logging rights and other business... Read Full Overview

In the summer of 1850 a topsail schooner slipped into the cove under Trinidad Head and dropped anchor at the edge of the kelp-fields. Fifteen minutes later her small-boat deposited on the beach a man armed with long squirrel-rifle and an axe, and carrying food and clothing in... Read Full Overview

Peter Bernhard Kyne (October 12, 1880 - November 25, 1957) was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first... Read Full Overview

Peter B. Kyne's The Valley of the Giants is set on the edge of Humboldt Cove in the imaginary town of Sequoia. It is generally found where the "daytime headlights" segment of the 101 stretches among Eureka and Arcata California.Bryce and Shirley show how they are not entirely... Read Full Overview

In the summer of 1850 a topsail schooner slipped into the cove under the rocky promontory of Trinidad Head in California and dropped anchor at the edge of the kelp (algae) fields. Fifteen minutes later her small-boat deposited on the beach a man armed with long squirrel-rifle... Read Full Overview

In the summer of 1850 a topsail schooner slipped into the cove under the rocky promontory of Trinidad Head in California and dropped anchor at the edge of the kelp (algae) fields. Fifteen minutes later her small-boat deposited on the beach a man armed with long squirrel-rifle... Read Full Overview

The Valley of the Giants is a thrilling tale of industrial espionage, romance, and high-stakes adventure. The novel follows Bryce Cardigan, a young lumber baron who inherits a vast timber empire and must fight off rival companies who seek to steal his land. Along the way,... Read Full Overview

The Valley of the Giants is a thrilling tale of industrial espionage, romance, and high-stakes adventure. The novel follows Bryce Cardigan, a young lumber baron who inherits a vast timber empire and must fight off rival companies who seek to steal his land. Along the way,... Read Full Overview

The Valley of the Giants is a novel by Peter B. Kyne that tells the story of two rival lumber companies in Northern California during the early 20th century. The main character, Bryce Cardigan, inherits his father's lumber company and is determined to modernize and expand it... Read Full Overview

The Valley of the Giants is a classic novel written by Peter B. Kyne. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the timber industry in California. It follows the lives of two men, Bryce Cardigan and Jules Rondeau, who are both involved in the logging business... Read Full Overview