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A Year in the Cuyamacas

Author: Leland Fetzer

A collection of short essays about nature and man in a Southern California mountain range 50 miles from San Diego. The book follows the 12 months of the year, the seasons, the wildlife, the weather, and one man’s attempt to understand the mountain world. A few essays are about building a cabin under the oaks, talks with neighbors, and tramps with a wide-eyed dog.

About the Author

Leland Fetzer

Leland Fetzer

Leland Fetzer, the son of a part-time mine owner, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent thirty years as a San Diego State University professor specializing in Russian. Retired from teaching, Dr. Fetzer built a home in Julian's North Peak, a subject he explored in his collection of essays, A Year in the Cuyamacas. His book, A Good Camp, explores San Diego's Gold Rush in detail; another of his local history titles is San Diego County Place Names, A to Z. Dr. Fetzer is a popular speaker who lives with his wife in San Diego and Julian.

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