Historic Photos of Old California (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781596525245)

The story of California began when a Portuguese captain sailing for Spain found a beautiful natural harbor as he plied his way up the Pacific coast. Little could he have imagined that dropping his anchor in what is now San Diego Bay would be the birth of the Golden State. Ask any Californian and you'll quickly learn that California is like two states in one: In the north are rocky cliffs, rugged beaches, and a heritage that harkens back to gold rush days. In the south is the quintessential "postcard" California of orange trees, warm ocean breezes, and boulevards lined with palm trees. Whichever California you favor, both have a rich heritage based in the cultures of Spain, England, Russia, China, and America. Citizens from all these lands came to California early, and all had a hand in building the nation's most populace state. This is her story.

Author: Nancy Hendrickson
ISBN-10: 159652524X
ISBN-13: 9781596525245
Publisher: Turner
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 205
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.77lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.10w x 0.90d