Historic Spots in California: Fifth Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804744831 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 688 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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“For seven decades, Historic Spots in California has served as the Baedeker guide to historical sites in the Golden State. Thanks to this new edition, this indispensable reference source will continue to inform us well into this new millennium.”—Kevin Starr, California State Librarian
To provide historical background, the reviser has written a short historical overview. Reviews of the Fourth Edition"Prodigious in detail and scope, this is the definitive guide to historical landmarks in California and a valuable resource not only for travelers but also for anyone interested in California history." —California Highways"This is an outstanding and accessible piece of scholarship, one that every student of California will value." —San Francisco Chronicle"Kyle and Stanford University Press are to be lauded for this monumental undertaking." —Southern California Quarterly. The text then continues into the period of intensive agricultural dev
with a lot of great information, but a bit outdated now An ambitious work, with a lot of great information, but a bit outdated now. Needs to be revised. Many of the sites have changed their hours, and some are closed. For a much better approach for Northern California, see the new book Historical Gems of the San Francisco. LOVE IT! K. Adkins My husband and I love this book! We read it aloud while travelling and find ourselves taking little side trips just to see the sites mentioned in the book. I understand that some earlier versions had maps in them. Hopefully changes in printing technology will make th. "Categorizes lists of noteworthy places by county" according to Midwest Book Review. Revised by historian and political scientist Douglas E. Kyle and presented as an expanded fifth edition, Historic Spots In California is an immense, traveler's companion and reference to famous sites in this great state, from landmarks of the stagecoach days to sacre