Idwal Jones (writer)

Idwal Jones (1887-1964) was both a novelist and non-fiction writer at the turn of the twentieth century. Jones focused a lot of his writing on the beauty and population boom in California and the west.

He won a Newbery Medal Honor in 1937 for "Whistler's Van".

Some of his most famous works include: "The Vineyard" and "The Ark of Empire: San Francisco's Montgomery Block"

"The Vineyard" tells the story of Napa Valley citizens and their love for the land. The main character, Alda Pendle, mastered the art of viticulture from her father. After her father’s death, Pendle’s skills make her a valuable asset to an individual living on a vineyard in Napa Valley. This Napa Valley novel focuses on one of California’s most beloved aspects, the wineries.

"The Ark of Empire: San Francisco’s Montgomery Block" is a history of the old heart of San Francisco.