New Book Illuminates the History of Tuscan Springs

Jan. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Tuscan Springs by Bryon Burruss. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by and is set to release on February 10, 2014.

In this new pictorial history, Tuscan Springs, originally “Lick Springs,” is highlighted with vintage images. The book discusses how Tuscan Springs was intimately connected with such historical events as the Gold Rush, logging, railroads, flumes, steamboats, Red Bluff becoming head of navigation of the Sacramento River and the eruption of Mount Lassen. The mineral spa resort was one of the first spa resorts in California, as well as the country and continues to be a common historical topic of the area.

Author Bryon Burruss displays the collection of images, many of which have never before been published, in order to share the story of this unique California resort.  He states that “With more than 50 active springs in its prime, Tuscan Springs was said to cure everything from cancer to the common cold.”  Though resort’s legacy has faded over time, Burruss hopes his new book will help preserve the history for future generations and inspire others to write and record their own local history.

Highlights of Tuscan Springs include:

•A rare panoramic photo, showing the complete resort from end to end.
•Information on a newly-discovered connection between Tuscan Springs and the famous Ishi, “the last of the Yahi,” the Native American tribe which made use of the mineral springs.
•Details on how Tuscan Springs was the first place where borax was discovered in America.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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