This edition of May Ripley Diddy Maylone's diaries gives us a unique insight into 1920s California history. She followed her husband from one venture to the next, homesteading, mining and even piloting a riverboat on the Sacramento River. It is the story of one woman%u2019s battle to create a meaningful life for herself despite poverty, constant moves, and a difficult marriage. May%u2019s humor and resourcefulness shine from the pages of her diaries. Anyone interested in women's history, the history of Shasta and Trinity Counties, or the history of the Sacramento River, will find it a...