Gnome's knob
Before I proceed on with my story, the reader must understand some background information. The story you are about to discover took place starting around 1916 in the Redwood forest area of northern California and ending in the late 70’s. At the time there was only a small, growing community nearby which has now blossomed into a slightly larger small town. It has gone through several boom and bust periods that have left it with only a small reminder of its past. This story was put together based upon a journal that was passed on to me by a friend of a friend. Which led me to search for a second journal, which had been mentioned in the first journal. At the time of its discovery, the first journal was the center of attention in the local press, but as with all news its time passed and other news took its place. Every area has it own myths and legends, and many have their basis in fact, although sometimes they are told and retold to the point of disbelief and thereby are believed by only a loyal few. That is what this story is, a retelling of a historical event that has been an interest of mine since I ran across an old newspaper clipping documenting this story. Coupled with my discovery of the location of this story and the second journal, it led me to experience a little bit of what once was. I will try to take you back to a story many believe never happened. The final decision is up to you.