Costco to Host Book Signing for Local Authors of Early Auburn

ROSEVILLE, Calif. - April 22, 2015 - PRLog -- Local authors Art Sommers, John Knox, April McDonald-Loomis will be signing copies of their book, Early Auburn, at the Roseville Costco on Saturday, May 2nd. Each book features fascinating vintage images that explore the history of this unique locality.

Located at the junction of gold-rich ravines, Auburn was the site of the first gold discovery in Placer County. Though the superficial gold was quickly panned out, by 1850, the town had become an important trading center. Auburn became a center for goods, services, entertainment, and a place for miners to “winter-over.” More importantly, it became a transportation hub. As the county seat, Auburn’s hotels, saloons, and merchants experienced a steady stream of customers as county residents came to town to deal with legal matters. Though plagued by numerous destructive fires, the citizens of Auburn rebuilt, and the town continued to thrive. This book will introduce the reader to some of the individuals who were instrumental in shaping Auburn as it grew into the town it is today.

Authors Art Sommers, John Knox, and April McDonald-Loomis are volunteers at the Placer County Archives and have done extensive research on the history of Auburn. They have teamed in the past to produce two self-guided walking tours for both Downtown and Old Town Auburn. This working relationship blossomed into the effort of creating this volume of images from the early days of Auburn. Drawing upon several public and private collections, the authors introduce the reader to portions of Auburn’s lesser-known history.

Join the Author for a Book Signing!

Where:  Costco

6750 Stanford Ranch Road, Roseville, CA 95678

When:  Saturday, May 2nd, 1 - 3 p.m.

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

Arcadia Publishing is the nation’s leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Discover more than 9,000 books on the heritage of America’s people and places.