Local author and historian Barry Evans has taken the best essays from his two local best-sellers, “The Humbook” and “Humbook Two,” to create “The New Humbook: A Sampling of Humboldt History, Geography, Fauna, Flora and Hikes.”

“The New Humbook” has new, never-seen-before material for a total of 61 topics ranging from the story of the USS Milwaukee to the Madaket Plaza map and—of course—Bigfoot. With over 100 photographs (most in color) and rich with fascinating history and quirky facts, the book is a celebration of our unique home here in Northern California. In short, it’s the perfect holiday gift for local readers. It’s available now in local bookstores and gift shops.