San Mateo County: A Sesquicentennial History

San Mateo County: A Sesquicentennial History by Postel, Mitchell P.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780898632859.

San Mateo County has a rich and varied history. From being the home of a large population of native inhabitants, through its important role in the establishment and growth of missions-through World Wars, and emerging technologies-the importance and role of San Mateo County on the greater Bay Area, the country and even the world have been significant. In this volume, Mitch Postel chronicles the tumultuous, corrupt political beginnings of San Mateo County as part of the Countys sesquicentennial year.