Clayton - Not Quite Shangri-La

In this volume, noted historian Dr. George A. Pettitt has done more than simply tell the story of the founding and growth of a small Contra Costa County town. His account touches upon the motives and frustrations of the men and women who shared the experience of creating a community. Their story is a microcosm of the development of the American West.

This is a new trade paperback book originally published by the Contra Costa County Historical Society in 1969. It measures 8.5" x 5.5". The book is a second edition printed in 1996. It contains 102 pages and is well illustrated with B&W photos.