Book Reviews
Ragwings
Over The Sacramento River: Early aviation in
Sacramento County, the westside counties, and the far northern counties of
the Sacramento Valley 1909–1939
Volume III of the Aviation in Northern California
1910-1939 series
This ode to the history of flight in Northern California guides aviation historians through the airplanes and aviators of Tehama, Shasta, Yolo, Sacramento, Colusa and Glenn counties between the years of 1909 and 1939. Covering barnstorming, military bases, early flight schools, crop-dusting and so much more, these subject experts provide a graceful bird’s eye overview of flight history in the Sacramento Valley. If you love flying, agricultural, military or special events history, or even just the history of the Sacramento Valley, this is the book for you! --California State Library
Ragwings over the Sacramento River is one of three comprehensive books in a series of Northern California aviation history 1909–1939 covering the pioneer pilots, the new airports, the public's reaction to flying machines, and the entrepreneurs developing the new industry. The two other titles are Golden Wings over the Feather River and Wooden Wings over the Golden Gate by H. Allen Herr. Highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts and those interested in its early years. Hundreds of photos and illustrations are included in the series. --Larry Jackson
Herr's books are the bible of early aviation in Northern California. Includes many photos never before published. --Bella and Skyla
Order Ragwings Over The Sacramento River by Allen and Kathe Herr