From San Gabriel California, two teenagers and three twenty-something brothers from three local families embark upon the adventure of their young lives. Their stories bracket the dynamic growth of automobiles and the oil industry from 1910-20.
Prepare to be caught up in a fascinating story of these adventurous young men. The historical context includes the early history of the city of San Gabriel, the Great War, and the Spanish Flu epidemic
which replicates our experience with COVID-19.
Cole's thirty-five page article with forty-plus images connects readers to real people and places during turbulent times. For genealogists and family historians, Bill includes a few research tips & techniques used to put together
this story. He also shares seven principles to be a passionate genealogist.
