An exploration of gold panning adventures in the "Mother Load" (the "Gold Country") in California
With humor, faith, and spirit, The Fiddletown Journal chronicles the daily struggles endured by miners of 1849 and it parodies the miners today. An inspiring story about five men who joined forces to search for gold, the book touches on the history of the California Gold Rush and the many small mining towns. It's also an example of fine organizational management and how the miners worked together when faced with challenges, and demonstrates how people can conquer adversity, learn to work together, reach their goals, and attain happiness. The Fiddletown Journal is also a useful travel guide for anyone who wants to visit the Mother Lode towns, restaurantgs, shops and casinos.
Great Management Skills turned to Gold, April 21, 2002
Fiddletown tickled my funny bone and perked up my retired management skills. Oh Yeah! All those skills I had left behind can be applied to a new hobby as did this Author and his friends when they took on GOLD PANNING in California. The detailed research is exceptionally applied in the actually and true maps and techniques for finding the Mother Lode in California.
Those who love history and being a part of walking through it will throughly enjoy this factual book.
Those who desire to start a hobby with friends will learn all the techniques for getting started on a shoestring, using all those management skills you once put in mothballs. It can be applied to any hobby.
I truly enjoyed the adventure of these men. It was a great and inspiring read
Edward L Allum is a graduate of Michigan's Andrews University, Food Service Administrators Certificate Program, and Lake Superior Sate University Health Care Manager Developer Program. He was a health care administrator for 28 years at San Joaquin County General Hospital. An experienced executive, Allum specializes in multi-department/unit management, personnel training and motivational techniques. He has received many awards, including "Employer of the Year" in 1996 from the Private Industry Council/Right Track in support of disadvantaged youth, and "The Health Care Manager of the Year Award" in 1989. For many years he has been providing consultant services to hospitals across the United States. He lives in Lodi, California with his wife, Mary.
Great Management Skills turned to Gold, April 21, 2002