About the Author

Author Doris I. Walker has explored the diverse terrain as well as the human history of this colorful county during her four decades of residency, becoming one of its eminent historians. Her latest of 12 books about "the O.C."-Images of America: Dana Point-earned the National Federation of Press Women's award as Best History Book of 2008. Utilizing enticing photographs from a variety of collections, Walker now enjoys the chance to tell the story of her homeland's natural history.