This short history spans from early gold seekers during the gold rush in California, through the construction of the railroad, up to the current plans for the beautiful Mohawk Valley in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. C. L. Neely is a native of Northern California, and lived for several years in Mohawk Valley, near White Sulphur Springs. Interest in local history began at an early age and continues to this day. Neely's love for books led to the ownership of three bookstores, and the publication of a 2nd book "Behind Every Hero", which is a novel that reveals the history of Sierra Valley, California.