The Oldest Inhabitant

About the Book

The narrator, the first person buried in an old California Gold Rush cemetery, uses his unique poisition as The Oldest Inhabitant to tell the stories of some of those who are buried there. These tales speak of the lives, hardships, and mishaps that were part of life in the 1850's, a time when the fever for riches caused tempers to flare and the worst and best of human nature played center stage.

About the Author

Carol Biederman is a writer, historian and storyteller. She leads Ghost Tours through Columbia State Park in Columbia, California, telling tales of the ghosts who inhabit the various homes, hotels, and the theatre. In her 'other' life, she taught elementary school and was especially fond of the California History Curriculum. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Gordon, and their Golden retriever, Rosie.