Ethan Rarick is a seasoned author who delves into the depths of Californian politics, history, and human experience. Drawing on his extensive background as a political journalist, his work explores the pivotal figures and dramatic moments that have shaped the Golden State. Rarick's style is characterized by insightful analysis and compelling narrative, drawing readers into the intricacies of Californian life. Through his writings, he illuminates themes of leadership, public service, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.
Drawing on fresh archeological evidence, recent research on topics ranging from survival rates to snowfall totals, and heartbreaking letters and diaries made public by descendants a century-and-a-half after the tragedy, Ethan Rarick offers an intimate portrait of the Donner party--ninety pioneers who became stranded in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the winter of 1846-47-- and their unimaginable ordeal.