Avella, Steven M.,

Charles K. McClatchy and the golden era of American journalism / Steven M. Avella. - xvi, 414 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-402) and index.

Introduction -- Sacramento's son -- An editor's vision -- Defenders of the valley the struggle with hydraulic mining -- A world of trouble boycotts and libel suits -- Creating a press monopoly -- A tribune of reform -- Railroad politics and populist upheaval -- California lion -- Public health and urban corruption in San Francisco -- The Graft Trials and the cause of righteousness -- The Progressive McClatchy -- Hiram -- A new era: preparing the heir -- World War I -- Failed dreams, self-imposed exile -- Reluctant expansion and the breakup -- The last roar of the aging lion.

This biography explores Charles K. McClatchy's career as the long-time editor of the Bee in a work that weaves the history of Northern California with that of American newspapers.

0826220681 9780826220684


McClatchy, Charles K., 1858-1936.
McClatchy, Charles K. 1858-1936


Sacramento bee (Newspaper)


Newspaper editors--California--Sacramento--Biography.
Newspaper publishing--History.--California--Sacramento

PN4874.M343 / A949 2016

070.92