Owen Clapp, a Woodacre native in his 20s, is the latest contributor to the nationwide history series, Images of America, with his comprehensive account of the past two centuries of life in the San Geronimo Valley. 

A professional bass player who moved home to Woodacre after graduating with a degree in anthropology and geography from the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Clapp won the book contract for “San Geronimo Valley” five years ago but…