This collection of personal narratives about life on and around the San Joaquin River in central California examines the relationships between people and place and documents the natural history and cultural evolution of the area throughout the twentieth century. The work is a collection of thirty-one essays, informally collected by Joell and Coke Hallowell, documenting the lives of old timers, and telling the story of the evolution of the river and of the region through their histories. Numerous historical photos and documents are included throughout. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)