In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Volume 3 of this series delves into the history of the Preston administration building and the facility's expansion as it grew to encompass a thousand acres, with dozens of dormitories, a refectory, trades building, and detention cells. Learn about the trades where the cadets gained experience to help them find employment when paroled. Visualize the history through hundreds of archive photos.

In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Some wards made headline news, like Joseph Cretzer in his escape attempt from Alcatraz; others became celebrities, like movie idol Rory Calhoun, he was known as Francis McCown while he was at Preston; some even became popular authors and screenwriters like Ernest G. Booth. Enjoy these stories about some of the wards who walked the halls of the Preston School of Industry. History of Preston School of Industry -- Stories of the wards Volume 1.

In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Volume 4 of this series reviews the board of trustees, delves into the lives of the superintendents, and covers the musical, sports, and medical history along with cadet free time during Preston's 117 year history. Jammed with over 200 archive photographs.

In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Some wards made headline news, like Alan Smiley, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel's right-hand-man, or Burroughs McGraw who could forge a signature perfectly after seeing it only once. Dell Richardson who murdered his wife after one week of marriage by dumping her in a scalding bathtub. Arnold Sharkey, a boxer who dressed in a nightgown when entering the ring because he sent so much time lying down. Enjoy these stories about wards who walked the halls of the Preston School of Industry.

In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Some wards made headline news, like Donald Arceo who killed his parents while they watched television, or Tony Cornero who was labeled the rumrunning and gambling king of California. Several wards became police killers like Marvin Morris and Jack Ellis. Then there was escape artist Willie Clark. Enjoy these stories about wards who walked the halls of the Preston School of Industry.

In 1894, seven wards left San Quentin to spend the rest of their sentences at the new State reform school in Ione. It didn't take much for the courts to commit a boy to the Preston School of Industry. Career criminals accounted for a major portion of the population, but orphans, vagrants, and children whose parents could no longer care for them also called the facility on the hill their home. Volume 5 visits with some of the staff, reviews self-government and the parole and credit system--investigating parole failures, examines violence at the facility against both other wards and staff, and discusses punishment used at the facility. This volume also reports on facility finances, special events and religion as a reform tool. Includes over a hundred archive photos.

Princess Charlie embarks on a fantastical adventure to solve the mystery of the missing Queen and save her kingdom.

If you are a truth seeker, "Behind The Walls" is definitely a book you will want to read. It will open your eyes to some of the distressing secrets held deep in history behind those ominous walls of Preston Castle. It is a fact based account of murder, mystery and mistreatment. Many might wonder what actually happened to the former inmates and employees of the Preston School of Industry. You will learn about the startling treatment they received and the outcome of their lives. If you want to learn about the true history about Preston, read this book.

When William's new friend, Igor, accidentally releases a horde of goblins, the two must journey to Goblin Land to undo the damage.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a deliciously unsettling novel about a perverse, isolated, and possibly murderous family and the struggle that ensues when a cousin arrives at their estate.