Publications and
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Updated HCS 10/6/2022
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Below are books you can purchase from the Truckee Donner Historical Society.
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In its effort to share the colorful and dramatic history of the Truckee region, the
Truckee Donner Historical Society is proud to sell the books posted on our website.
However, many of these publications have been independently produced by local historians,
professional and amateur, and they have not been vetted for accuracy by the Society.
Tax is NOT included in these prices.
Make purchases by using your credit card, PayPal account, or by check
Use the 'Add to Cart' to pay by credit card or PayPal account
Use the 'Mail-In Order Form' to pay by check
In its effort to share the colorful and dramatic history of the Truckee region, the
Truckee Donner Historical Society is proud to sell the books posted on our website.
However, many of these publications have been independently produced by local historians,
professional and amateur, and they have not been vetted for accuracy by the Society.
Tax is NOT included in these prices.
Price reduced !!!

There are other books available for purchase at the Joseph Research Library, but they are not included in books available to purchase online above. Please contact us at the Cabin at (530) 582-0893 or send us an email to publications@truckeehistory.org and we will gladly assist you in purchasing the items you wish. These books are:
Exploring Nevada County, An Illustrated Guide to Local Landmarks and Historic Sites 2010, first revised edition.
170 photos and 16 maps show where to find over 190 landmarks scattered throughout Nevada County. Use it to plan family outings and entertain guests. Identifies buildings and sites in Truckee, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, Chicago Park, Penn Valley, Washington, North Bloomfield and North San Juan. By: The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission. 144 pages; Illustrated maps | Numerous illustrations
$16.50 Paperback
Exploring Nevada County, An Illustrated Guide to Local Landmarks and Historic Sites 2010, first revised edition.
170 photos and 16 maps show where to find over 190 landmarks scattered throughout Nevada County. Use it to plan family outings and entertain guests. Identifies buildings and sites in Truckee, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, Chicago Park, Penn Valley, Washington, North Bloomfield and North San Juan. By: The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission. 144 pages; Illustrated maps | Numerous illustrations
$16.50 Paperback
(Left) Western Train Adventures: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly. A unique collection of well-illustrated stories that celebrate the colorful western railroad era. By Mark McLaughlin. 216 pages. $18.95 Paperback. |
(Right) Ordeal by Hunger. The Story of the Donner Party. By George R. Stewart. 367 pages. $14.95 Paperback. |

(Left) A Donner Party Story: Daughters of Destiny. The compelling story of the Donner Party as narrated by George and Tamsen Donner's daughter, Eliza. By putting Eliza at the center of this saga, author Frankye Craig gives an exceptional poignancy to this tale of people pushed to the limits of survival. By Frankye Craig. 234 pages. 36 illustrations. $19.95 Paperback.