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Author: Martha K. NorkunasPaperback: 136 pages Company: State University of New York Press (1993-06-30) ISBN: 0791414841 List Price: $29.95 Amazon Price: $22.28 Used Price: $22.02 
Shaping the Shoreline traces Monterey's shift from what was once the literal Cannery Row to an iconic hub that now houses an aquarium in which nature is replicated to attract tourists, revealing the continually changing interactions of people with nature."Chiang deftly shows how these two competing economies [fishing and tourism] were deeply entangled, how they developed and how they both perpetuated racial and class hierarchies and rested upon an edifice of immigrant labor. In a book that refreshingly blends the history of tourism and industry over the course of a century, Chiang rejects 'oversimplified dualities' and 'simple dichotomies.'" -American Historical Review "In Monterey -- and many other places -- the boundaries drawn between labor and leisure obscure underlying connections that tie human societies to nature and link us to each other. In highlighting those connections, Shaping the Shoreline gains significance far beyond Monterey." -Journal of American History Connie Y. Chiang is assistant professor of history and environmental studies at Bowdoin College. 
Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guarantees adventures across the Golden State, whether you're tasting small-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruising the last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound road trip.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded Outdoors chapter covering 21 activities to get you closer to nature New Food chapter showcases California's best drinks and delicacies Green Index directs you to sustainable listings Author: Sara Benson, Alexis Averbuck, Amy C. Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, Beth Kohn, David Lukas, John Vlahides Paperback: 760 pages ISBN13: 9781741047394, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Lonely Planet (2009-04-01) ISBN: 1741047390 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $14.30 Used Price: $7.97 
Mama always told you to eat your vegetables, but she never knew it would be this much fun! With Veg Out!, the complete restaurant guide for vegetarian and vegan dining in Southern California, you'll find the best spots for satisfying those healthy cravings. Salad bars, soba noodles, dumplings, desserts, and dosas-we'll tell you who has the best and where to find them. Veg Out! includes:o Food reviews o Suggested menu items o Listing by location o Listing by type of cuisine o Addresses, hours, and parking o Delivery services o Farmers' markets o Websites o Pull-out locator maps From the see-and-be-seen cafés to those wonderful back-alley finds, Veg Out! guides you to all the best spots for excellent fare at excellent prices. So, relax, kick back, and veg out! www.vegoutguide.com (20031010) Author: Kathy Lynn Siegel, Carey Ann Strelecki Paperback: 144 pages Company: Gibbs Smith (2003-10-31) ISBN: 1586852655 List Price: $12.95 Amazon Price: $8.49 Used Price: $0.15 
Five million visitors a year travel to California's Napa Valley to experience the good life: to taste fine wines, eat fine food, and immerse themselves in other sophisticated pleasures while surrounded by bucolic beauty. Tourism is the world's largest employer, and tourists today want to experience the world through all five senses. Tasting the Good Life tells the story of Napa tourism through the words of the tourists who visit and the men and women who provide the products and services they rely on. The stories of 17 people—from winemaker to vineyard manager, from celebrity chef to wait staff, from hot air balloonist to masseuse—provide extraordinary insight into this new form of tourism and its impact on an iconic American place. (2011)Author: George Gmelch, Sharon Bohn Gmelch Paperback: 288 pages Company: Indiana University Press (2011-06-16) (2011-06-16) ISBN: 025322327X List Price: $21.95 Amazon Price: $8.49 Used Price: $7.50 
Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip Author: Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, John Vlahides Paperback: 288 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2010-05-01) ISBN: 1741791790 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $12.29 Used Price: $8.86 Author: Steve Johnson
Paperback: 173 pages Company: Chronicle Books (1996-02-01) ISBN: 0811810666 List Price: $11.95 Amazon Price: $2.25 Used Price: $0.01 
The most important woman in the history of southern California never lived. The eponymous heroine of Helen Hunt Jackson's popular 1884 novel Ramona, a half-Indian beauty raised on a wealthy Mexican rancho, nonetheless left an indelible imprint on southern California's landscape. Within a year of its publication, landmarks identified with Ramona's fictional life - her birthplace, her home, the site of her wedding, and her grave - became important, even canonical parts of a visit to southern California. One could take the Ramona freeway to town, cook like Ramona, and smell like Ramona. The novel's romanticized version of California's Hispanic past also inspired films, songs, musical instruments, jewelry, clothes, beer, wine, canned goods, collectibles, and a play that still draws thirty thousand people annually. Although historians and other writers have acknowledged Ramona's importance in the shaping of southern California's regional identity, there has never been an in-depth study of the origins and evolution of the "Ramona Myth" itself - until now. In Ramona Memories, Dydia DeLyser traces the myth's emergence within the context of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century tourist industry. DeLyser explores the establishment of tourist attractions by fans of the novel. She details the stories of individual Ramona enthusiasts who, guided by numerous travel books and articles, wove the text of the novel and its lavishly described locations into their own lives, from pilgrimages to either of the two ranchos acclaimed as Ramona's home to Ramona-themed luncheons and hopeful honeymoon visits to the Wishing Well at her marriage place. Based on more than a decade of meticulous research, Ramona Memories reveals how a fiction - and the real places and products that it inspired - helped to make an idealized past visible, permeating southern California's social memory. Author: Dydia DeLyser Paperback: 284 pages Company: Univ Of Minnesota Press (2005-04-01) ISBN: 0816645728 List Price: $18.95 Amazon Price: $11.58 Used Price: $1.16 
“Perhaps LA is best defined by those simple life-affirming moments. A cracked-ice, jazz-age cocktail on Beverly Boulevard, a hike high into the Hollywood Hills sagebrush, a swirling pod of dolphins off Point Dume…” – Adam Skolnick, Lonely Planet WriterOur Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book… 3 local authors 16 weeks of research 47 maps 44 stunning beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools Disneyland trip planner Author: Sara Benson Paperback: 464 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2011-04-01) ISBN: 1741793157 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $11.80 Used Price: $12.33 
Destination Culture takes the reader on an eye-opening journey from ethnological artifacts to kitsch. Posing the question, "What does it mean to show?" Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett explores the agency of display in a variety of settings: museums, festivals, world's fairs, historical re-creations, memorials, and tourist attractions. She talks about how objects--and people--are made to "perform" their meaning for us by the very fact of being collected and exhibited, and about how specific techniques of display, not just the things shown, convey powerful messages.Her engaging analysis shows how museums compete with tourism in the production of "heritage." To make themselves profitable, museums are marketing themselves as tourist attractions. To make locations into destinations, tourism is staging the world as a museum of itself. Both promise to deliver heritage. Although heritage is marketed as something old, she argues that heritage is actually a new mode of cultural production that gives a second life to dying ways of life, economies, and places. The book concludes with a lively commentary on the "good taste/bad taste" debate in the ephemeral "museum of the life world," where everyone is a curator of sorts and the process of converting life into heritage begins. Author: Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett Paperback: 311 pages Company: University of California Press (1998-09-05) ISBN: 0520209664 List Price: $36.95 Amazon Price: $29.57 Used Price: $18.92 
From the Santa Rosa wine country to the tip of San Diego, Eyewitness Travel to California has anything and everything you would want or need to see. Let this guide help you to savor the local flavors and classic dishes all down the coast. Take the scenic routes and thematic tours and trust Eyewitness Travel to California to show you through the land of breath-taking extremes. Annually revised and updated. Beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and maps. Includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer Author: Annelise Sorensen Paperback: 660 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-07-19) ISBN: 0756661803 List Price: $30.00 Amazon Price: $16.47 Used Price: $13.00 
A comprehensive guidebook to California with full coverage of the state’s sights and attractions and detailed listings of accommodation – from budget to upscale - restaurants and nightlife. In-depth coverage of all the national and state parks and reserves, including Death Valley, Sequoia, Yosemite and Lassen, with detailed information on hiking, rafting, and other outdoor activities. A full-colour section introduces California, and three new full-colour inserts explore California food and drink, opportunities for outdoor pursuits and Californian music. From stuffing your face with tacos in San Diego to searching for Lemurians around Mt Shasta, this guide brings California to life. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to California Author: Jeff Dickey, Nick Edwards, Mark Ellwood, Paul Whitfield Paperback: 800 pages Company: Rough Guides (2008-03-03) ISBN: 1843539993 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $5.95 Used Price: $0.01 
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California will lead you through the best attractions the region has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from walking the Golden Gate Bridge to sailing out to somber Alcatraz. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring Lake Tahoe or experiencing the delights of some of the richest wine regions in the world, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each region for all budgets.You'll find 3D cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sites including Fort Mason and the Yerba Buena Gardens. Also included are street maps of major towns and cities plus reliable information about getting around, and a brand new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California explores the culture, history, wineries and national parks, not forgetting the varied and dramatic surrounding countryside. With all the sites, beaches, shops, and attractions listed town by town, this DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook is your essential companion to San Francisco and Northern California. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps -Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights -3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts -Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues -Specially devised walking tours, special events info -Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city. Author: Annelise Sorensen Paperback: 336 pages Company: DK Travel (2011-06-20) ISBN: 075666974X List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $15.82 Used Price: $13.50
“Perhaps LA is best defined by those simple life-affirming moments. A cracked-ice, jazz-age cocktail on Beverly Boulevard, a hike high into the Hollywood Hills sagebrush, a swirling pod of dolphins off Point Dume…” – Adam Skolnick, Lonely Planet WriterOur Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book… 3 local authors 16 weeks of research 47 maps 44 stunning beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools Disneyland trip planner Author: Sara Benson Paperback: 464 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2011-04-01) ISBN: 1741793157 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $11.80 Used Price: $12.33 
Full-color guide • Make your trip to California unforgettable with illustrated features, 92 maps, and 393 color photos.Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore the San Franciso Bay Area, Southern California, Yosemite National Park, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Wine Country, Highway 1, and Hollywood  Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s California-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information Author: Fodor's Paperback: 964 pages Company: Fodor's (2011-11-22) (2011-11-22) ISBN: 0679009515 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $14.57 Used Price: $15.15
Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip Author: Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, John Vlahides Paperback: 288 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2010-05-01) ISBN: 1741791790 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $12.29 Used Price: $8.86 
Completely updated every year, Frommer's California now features gorgeous color photos throughout the book to depict the sights and experiences that await you.Our authors hit all the highlights, from Wine Country to the National Parks. They've checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your taste and budget.You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife in LA; in-depth coverage of wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the surrounding regions; detailed walking tours of San Francisco; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice and tips on planning a successful family vacation.Frommer's California also includes a detachable, fold-out, color map.Author: Matthew Poole, Harry Basch, Kristin Luna, Mark Hiss, Erika Lenkert Paperback: 896 pages Company: Frommers (2011-01-18) ISBN: 0470626186 List Price: $23.99 Amazon Price: $13.06 Used Price: $5.21
Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guarantees adventures across the Golden State, whether you're tasting small-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruising the last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound road trip.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded Outdoors chapter covering 21 activities to get you closer to nature New Food chapter showcases California's best drinks and delicacies Green Index directs you to sustainable listings Author: Sara Benson, Alexis Averbuck, Amy C. Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, Beth Kohn, David Lukas, John Vlahides Paperback: 760 pages ISBN13: 9781741047394, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Lonely Planet (2009-04-01) ISBN: 1741047390 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $14.30 Used Price: $7.97 
EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF CALIFORNIAHIGHLIGHTS reveal the must-see attractions and unbeatable experiences ITINERARIES organized by region, theme and length of trip LOCAL EXPERTS recommend what not to miss EASY-TO-USE TOOLS make planning your trip simpler than ever – no matter what your budget Author: Beth Kohn, Alex Leviton Paperback: 416 pages ISBN13: 9781742202600, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Lonely Planet (2011-02-01) ISBN: 1742202608 List Price: $24.99 Amazon Price: $13.43 Used Price: $12.93 
“From towering coast redwoods in foggy Northern California to the perfectly sun-kissed surf beaches of Southern California, these 1100 miles of Pacific Coast are a knock-out beauty.” – Sara Benson, Lonely Planet WriterOur Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book… 7 authors 56 seafood restaurants 71 maps 75+ beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps Pacific Coast Highway Feature In-depth background Easy-to-read layout At-a-glance practical info Author: Sam Benson Paperback: 512 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2012-05-01) ISBN: 1741799813 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $13.75 
1908. Bandini tells the story of all the principal events of California history; from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and today in a simple style designed to appeal to readers both young and old. Contents: The Land and the Name; The Story of the Indians; The Secret of the Strait; The Cross of Santa Fe; Pastoral Days; The Footsteps of the Stranger; At the Touch of King Midas; The Great Stampede; The Birth of the Golden Baby; The Signal Gun and the Steel Trail; That Which Followed After; The Groves were God's First Temples; To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should Be Given; The Golden Apples of the Hesperides; California's Other Contributions to the World's Bill of Fare; The Hidden Treasures of Mother Earth; From La Escuela of Spanish California to the Schools of the Twentieth Century; and Statistics.Author: Helen Elliott Bandini Hardcover: 304 pages Company: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (2010-09-10) ISBN: 1163202487 List Price: $35.16 Amazon Price: $31.14 Used Price: $26.02 
A true-life tale of ruthless ambition, staggering greed, and the making of a nation. One hundred forty years ago, four men rose from their position as middle-class merchants in Sacramento, California, to become the force behind the transcontinental railroad. In the course of doing so, they became wealthy beyond any measure––and to sustain their power, they lied, bribed, wheedled, and, when necessary, arranged for obstacles, both human and legal, to disappear. Their names were Collis Huntington, Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Mark Hopkins, and they were known as “The Big Four” or “The Associates.” Their drive for money––nothing more, nothing less––was epic. Their legacy is a university, public gardens, museums, mansions, banks, and libraries––and to a large degree California itself, a state that even today owes its aura of “can-do” and limitless possibilities to The Associates.Author: Richard Rayner Hardcover: 224 pages Bargain Price Company: W. W. Norton/Atlas & Company (2007-01-01) List Price: $23.95 Amazon Price: $7.82 Used Price: $4.46 
No bandit so terrorized California as did Joaquin Murrieta. Yet, when one investigates the background of Joaquin Murrieta, he is difficult to pin down. There are few if any police records. Yet, according to history, California's Governor John Bigler sent out Captain Harry Love and his state rangers with orders to bring back the outlaw. Captain Love brought back a head, ensconced in a keg of brandy to preserve it, which he claimed to be that of Joaquin, but others dispute this. Because of the lack of police and court records, the true story of Joaquin Murrieta may never be known. Author Alton Pryor gives the reader enough information that they, themselves, can ultimately decide whether Joaquin was a true Mexican bandido, or simply the myth of an imaginative gold rush newspaper reporter. Author: Alton Pryor Paperback: 204 pages Company: Stagecoach Publishing (1997-10-01) ISBN: 0966005317 List Price: $11.95 Amazon Price: $3.77 Used Price: $0.01 
Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Readers choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on Californias history.Author: Elizabeth Raum Paperback: 112 pages Company: Capstone Press (2008-01-01) ISBN: 1429611790 List Price: $6.95 Amazon Price: $2.96 Used Price: $2.65 
Like its predecessors, this seventh edition of a best-loved publication recounts California's history from its origin to the present in a format that is engaging and informative. Even in the five years since the last edition of the book appeared, enormous social and material changes have overcome the Golden State. This new edition reflects these developments, considering them in historical context and pondering their implications for the future. Likewise, those sections of the book devoted to women, the environment, ethnic diversity, crime, sports, energy, and transportation have been expanded. It features new photographs, maps, tables, and charts, making it the perfect core text for courses on California history as well as engaging reading for anyone interested in what is in many ways the premier state in the nation.Author: Andrew Rolle and Arthur Verge Paperback: 500 pages Company: Harlan Davidson (2008-01-02) ISBN: 0882952560 List Price: $42.95 Amazon Price: $34.99 Used Price: $30.07 
Author: W. W. RobinsonPaperback: 291 pages Company: University of California Press (1979-08-20) ISBN: 0520038754 List Price: $27.95 Amazon Price: $16.98 Used Price: $10.05 
California has always been our Shangri-la–the promised land of countless pilgrims in search of the American Dream. Now the Golden State’s premier historian, Kevin Starr, distills the entire sweep of California’s history into one splendid volume. From the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, this is the story of a place at once quintessentially American and utterly unique.Arguing that America’s most populous state has always been blessed with both spectacular natural beauty and astonishing human diversity, Starr unfolds a rapid-fire epic of discovery, innovation, catastrophe, and triumph. For generations, California’s native peoples basked in the abundance of a climate and topography eminently suited to human habitation. By the time the Spanish arrived in the early sixteenth century, there were scores of autonomous tribes were thriving in the region. Though conquest was rapid, nearly two centuries passed before Spain exerted control over upper California through the chain of missions that stand to this day. The discovery of gold in January 1848 changed everything. With population increasing exponentially as get-rich-quick dreamers converged from all over the world, California reinvented itself overnight. Starr deftly traces the successive waves of innovation and calamity that have broken over the state since then–the incredible wealth of the Big Four railroad tycoons and the devastating San Francisco earthquake of 1906; the emergence of Hollywood as the world’s entertainment capital and of Silicon Valley as the center of high-tech research and development; the heroic irrigation and transportation projects that have altered the face of the region; the role of labor, both organized and migrant, in key industries from agriculture to aerospace. Kevin Starr has devoted his career to the history of his beloved state, but he has never lost his sense of wonder over California’s sheer abundance and peerless variety. This one-volume distillation of a lifetime’s work gathers together everything that is most important, most fascinating, and most revealing about our greatest state. From the Hardcover edition. Author: Kevin Starr Paperback: 400 pages Company: Modern Library (2007-03-13) (2007-03-13) ISBN: 081297753X List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $8.43 Used Price: $6.00 
The Elusive Eden charts the historical development of California, beginning with the evolution of the landscape and climate and the arrival of the first inhabitants, the Indians, through social, political, and environmental controversies of the present and the future. The book portrays a land of remarkable richness and complexity, settled by waves of people from diverse cultures. The text is organized chronologically into 10 parts, each developing a major theme or issue for a particular period in California's history. The first chapter of each part is a narrative that spotlights and dramatizes the personal responses of significant individuals at critical moments of historical change. The authors stress issues of current importance such as: ethnic groups, women, environmental history and social and cultural history.Author: Richard B Rice, William A Bullough, Richard J Orsi Paperback: 696 pages Company: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages (2001-12-11) ISBN: 0072418109 List Price: Amazon Price: $49.50 Used Price: $27.39 
Using nearly five hundred historical maps and many other illustrations--from rough sketches drawn in the field to commercial maps to beautifully rendered works of art--this lavishly illustrated volume is the first to tell the story of California's past from a unique visual perspective. Covering five hundred years of history, it offers a compelling and informative look at the transformation of the state from before European contact through the Gold Rush and up to the present. The maps are accompanied by a concise, engaging narrative and by extended captions that elucidate the stories and personalities behind their creation. At once a valuable reference and an exhilarating adventure through history, the Historical Atlas of California, featuring many rare and unusual maps, will be a treasured addition to any library. Distilling an enormous amount of information into one volume, it presents a fascinating chronicle of how California came to be what it is today. Copub: Douglas & McIntyre Author: Derek Hayes Hardcover: 256 pages Company: University of California Press (2007-10-30) ISBN: 0520252586 List Price: $45.00 Amazon Price: $27.22 Used Price: $24.81 
Spanish and Mexican California is generally depicted through the journals of sea captains and other visitors. This groundbreaking collection offers another perspective: early California seen through the eyes of those who explored it, colonized it, and settled it in the age before the gold rush. Over sixty selections from letters, journals, official reports and proclamations, interrogations, and interviews--many presented in English for the first time--lay before us a surprisingly varied and dynamic portrait of an era generally dismissed as static, pastoral, or backward. Conflicts between missionaries and soldiers, Indians and non-Indians, Hispanic settlers and Anglo newcomers, friends and neighbors, spill out of the pages, bringing the ferment of daily life into sharp focus. Here we find not sleepy towns, quaint missions, or comic opera military outposts, but rather an ever-shifting world of struggle and opportunity, aspiration and tragedy, pride and loss. The first-person accounts are tied together with extensive introductions and commentaries by two well-known scholars, giving us an intimate portrait and placing the exploration and settlement of Alta California within the history of Baja California and the conquest of the New World. This ambitious and accessible book, with more than thirty illustrations, maps, and paintings, will influence greatly how we envision the history and legacy of Hispanic California and is sure to become the cornerstone for a new generation of early California studies. 
Benchmark Maps is a regional publisher of award-winning state atlases and maps with an emphasis on back road detail and recreational information. Their atlases currently cover the Western states.Map: Map Scale: 1 : 1.3M, Paper map, not water resistant paper, Size: Folded: 4 inches x 9 inches; Unfolded: 27 inches by 36 inches Company: Benchmark Maps (2011) List Price: Amazon Price: $5.95 
Thomas Brothers California Atlas features: regular updates to ensure that new streets and points of interest are included; four-color maps for easy viewing; ZIP code boundaries, block numbers, highway exits, overpasses and underpasses shown on detailed maps; latitude and longitude notations that identify approximate global position; full index for easy location of streets and points of interest; foldout map for quick and easy location of map pages; Cities and Communities: index to help users easily locate map pages; vicinity maps for overview coverage of surrounding areas; detailed map of downtown areas; consistent map scale from page to page; convenient lav flat special binding.Author: Not Available (NA) Spiral-bound: 464 pages ISBN13: 9780528868207, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Thomas Brothers Maps (2008-04-21) ISBN: 0528868209 List Price: $19.95 Amazon Price: $12.80 Used Price: $1.57 
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Company: Rand Mcnally (2010-01-05) ISBN: 0528881108 List Price: $5.99 Amazon Price: $2.78 Used Price: $3.10 
This new atlas contains topographic maps and recreation information for the entire Golden State. It replacesthe former Northern California and Southern & Central California Atlas & Gazetteer volumes. NEW in the California Atlas & Gazetteer Enhanced shaded relief for superior terrain views Larger place name fonts, improved road displays Updated roads and road names 2-page Yosemite National Park map Includes updated exit numbers on interstate highways Map pages overlap N-S and E-W to better display edge detail The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state Author: DeLorme Perfect Paperback: 160 pages Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available., With True Enhanced Performance., Latest Technical Development. Company: DeLorme Publishing (2008-05-15) ISBN: 0899333834 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $16.21 Used Price: $15.04 
California deserves an atlas that matches its varied culture and scenery and Benchmark s California Road & Recreation Atlas is it. Nearly 225,000 copies have been sold since its introduction in 1998...an impressive acceptance that has made this atlas one of the most successful California map products of the last decade. Now, the new 6th edition has improvements and refinements that will insure its continued success. Benchmark s Landscape MapsTM now show ground-cover detail at a very high-resolution. It s easy to see, at-a-glance, whether an area is forested, cultivated, marshland, desert, or scrubland. This feature is ideal for the person who wants to know the most about an area being visited beforehand. Along with the all-new Landscape Maps, Benchmark has extensively revised the 14-page Metro Map section. Of course, the atlas still has features people love; a complete Recreation Guide, page-to-page overlap and legendary accuracy, features that assure this atlas will continue winning accolades for many years to come.Author: Benchmark Maps (Firm) Paperback: 144 pages Company: Benchmark Maps (Firm) (2009-01-01) ISBN: 0929591496 List Price: $24.95 Amazon Price: $15.23 Used Price: $16.06 
Streetwise California Map - Laminated State Road Map of California - Folding pocket size travel mapThis map covers the following areas: California is a state of being as well as a destination state. From Imperial Beach, San Diego north to Pelican State beach near Oregon, the STREETWISE® map of California lays out all the major state and county roads, freeways, cities, towns and major sites on one map. On the back of the California state map you’ll find enlarged inset maps of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento revealing more detailed driving information. In addition to city inset maps, also included is a detailed access map for Los Angeles International airport including the specific locations of car rental companies. Another small inset with driving distances and travel times was created to aid trip planning. All in all this is one heck of a map to have for visiting the premier destination state of California. Even for natives this California map is a more convenient alternative to the multipage atlas that most people carry in their cars. Our pocket size map of California is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® California map is one of several detailed and easy-to-read state road maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® California map today and you too can navigate California like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar. 
Benchmark's California Road Map is the ideal portable planning tool and GPS companion for fast statewide travel. It's the only California road map that benefits from Benchmark's extensive field-checking, proven accuracy and cartographic excellence. Beautiful shaded-relief road map of California is on one side including mileage chart and insets for Napa & Sonoma Coast, Redwood Coast, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Valley to Tioga Pass, Palm Springs, Monterey and Santa Barbara Coast. The reverse side shows the urban regions of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento and San Diego.Author: Benchmark Maps Map: 2011 edition Company: National Geographic Maps (2007-05) ISBN: 0783499043 List Price: $5.95 Amazon Price: $5.70 Used Price: $23.33 
Folded road and travel map in color. Scale 1:1,200,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from expressways to secondary roads (unpaved). Legend includes sights, ski areas, beaches, caves, international airports, regional airports, springs, waterfalls, camping sites, ranger stations, national parks, national monuments, nature reserves, prohibited areas, Indian reservations, viewpoints. Includes inset map of Yosemite National Park (1: 675,000). Climate charts show the average daily temperatures, humidity, hours of sunshine and precipitation for each month.Author: Borch Map: 2 pages Company: Borch (2008-12-18) ISBN: 3866093454 List Price: $9.95 Amazon Price: $0.38 Used Price: $0.01 
Author: Rand McNallyMap: Company: Rand McNally & Company (2003-07) ISBN: 0528994964 List Price: $7.95 Amazon Price: $1.69 Used Price: $0.03
Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip Author: Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, John Vlahides Paperback: 288 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2010-05-01) ISBN: 1741791790 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $12.29 Used Price: $8.86 
From sprawling beaches to dramatic cliffs, the landscapes carved out by the mighty Pacific Ocean have been a destination for adventure and discovery since the earliest Spanish explorers arrived in the 1600s. While here and there the coastal wilderness has given way to California’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, the backroads and mountain lanes afford countless opportunities to experience the quiet of nature or explore the history of centuries-old communities. Visit sleepy fishing villages and historic landmarks of the Old West; hike through lush wilderness and fish in clear mountain streams; or catch some waves at one of the many pristine beaches along California’s glorious coastline.  With glorious color photography and detailed descriptions, maps, and directions, Backroads of the California Coast offers two dozen fascinating and scenic journeys through some of the nation's most glorious landscapes. Author: Karen Misuraca Paperback: 256 pages Company: Voyageur Press (2009-07-12) ISBN: 0760333432 List Price: $21.99 Amazon Price: $12.95 Used Price: $10.00
Lonely Planet knows California. This 5th edition guarantees adventures across the Golden State, whether you're tasting small-batch pinots in Sonoma, reliving the Gold Rush or cruising the last leg of Route 66 on the ultimate beach-bound road trip.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded Outdoors chapter covering 21 activities to get you closer to nature New Food chapter showcases California's best drinks and delicacies Green Index directs you to sustainable listings Author: Sara Benson, Alexis Averbuck, Amy C. Balfour, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, Beth Kohn, David Lukas, John Vlahides Paperback: 760 pages ISBN13: 9781741047394, Condition: New, Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Company: Lonely Planet (2009-04-01) ISBN: 1741047390 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $14.30 Used Price: $7.97
“Perhaps LA is best defined by those simple life-affirming moments. A cracked-ice, jazz-age cocktail on Beverly Boulevard, a hike high into the Hollywood Hills sagebrush, a swirling pod of dolphins off Point Dume…” – Adam Skolnick, Lonely Planet WriterOur Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage, and you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book… 3 local authors 16 weeks of research 47 maps 44 stunning beaches Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps In-depth background Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools Disneyland trip planner Author: Sara Benson Paperback: 464 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2011-04-01) ISBN: 1741793157 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $11.80 Used Price: $12.33 
Author: Greg Bishop, Joe Oesterle, Mike MarinacciPaperback: 304 pages Company: Sterling (2009-05-05) ISBN: 1402766831 List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $5.99 Used Price: $4.62
Experience the best of Coastal California with Lonely Planet. Our 3rd edition takes you along every cliff-hugging curve of this stunning shoreline, with stops in the hippie hamlets, redwood groves, fishing villages, state parks, wine countries, sun-soaked beaches and dazzling cities that make the California coast like no other.Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Expanded outdoors chapter with surfing, hiking and more Kid-Friendly options highlighted throughout Unique Green Index identifies sustainable options for an eco-friendly trip Author: Sara Benson, Andrew Bender, Alison Bing, Nate Cavalieri, John Vlahides Paperback: 288 pages Company: Lonely Planet (2010-05-01) ISBN: 1741791790 List Price: $19.99 Amazon Price: $12.29 Used Price: $8.86
Full-color guide • Make your trip to California unforgettable with illustrated features, 92 maps, and 393 color photos.Customize your trip with simple planning tools • Top experiences & attractions • Lodging comparison charts • Easy-to-read color regional maps Explore the San Franciso Bay Area, Southern California, Yosemite National Park, and beyond • Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more • “Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers • Illustrated features on Wine Country, Highway 1, and Hollywood  Opinions from destination experts • Fodor’s California-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts • Revised annually to provide the latest information Author: Fodor's Paperback: 964 pages Company: Fodor's (2011-11-22) (2011-11-22) ISBN: 0679009515 List Price: $22.99 Amazon Price: $14.57 Used Price: $15.15
From the Santa Rosa wine country to the tip of San Diego, Eyewitness Travel to California has anything and everything you would want or need to see. Let this guide help you to savor the local flavors and classic dishes all down the coast. Take the scenic routes and thematic tours and trust Eyewitness Travel to California to show you through the land of breath-taking extremes. Annually revised and updated. Beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and maps. Includes information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation. Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer Author: Annelise Sorensen Paperback: 660 pages Company: DK Travel (2010-07-19) ISBN: 0756661803 List Price: $30.00 Amazon Price: $16.47 Used Price: $13.00
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California will lead you through the best attractions the region has on offer, including fully illustrated coverage of all the major sights from walking the Golden Gate Bridge to sailing out to somber Alcatraz. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, whether you are exploring Lake Tahoe or experiencing the delights of some of the richest wine regions in the world, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightlife in each region for all budgets.You'll find 3D cutaways and floor plans of all the must-see sites including Fort Mason and the Yerba Buena Gardens. Also included are street maps of major towns and cities plus reliable information about getting around, and a brand new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information. The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: San Francisco & Northern California explores the culture, history, wineries and national parks, not forgetting the varied and dramatic surrounding countryside. With all the sites, beaches, shops, and attractions listed town by town, this DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook is your essential companion to San Francisco and Northern California. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps -Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights -3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts -Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues -Specially devised walking tours, special events info -Now includes a new durable, oversized pull-out map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city. Author: Annelise Sorensen Paperback: 336 pages Company: DK Travel (2011-06-20) ISBN: 075666974X List Price: $25.00 Amazon Price: $15.82 Used Price: $13.50
Completely updated every year, Frommer's California now features gorgeous color photos throughout the book to depict the sights and experiences that await you.Our authors hit all the highlights, from Wine Country to the National Parks. They've checked out all the city's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offer authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your taste and budget.You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife in LA; in-depth coverage of wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the surrounding regions; detailed walking tours of San Francisco; accurate neighborhood maps; and advice and tips on planning a successful family vacation.Frommer's California also includes a detachable, fold-out, color map.Author: Matthew Poole, Harry Basch, Kristin Luna, Mark Hiss, Erika Lenkert Paperback: 896 pages Company: Frommers (2011-01-18) ISBN: 0470626186 List Price: $23.99 Amazon Price: $13.06 Used Price: $5.21 
Great Escapes: Selective guides for travelers who want to find quick trips and getaways within a specific locale. They take away the drudgery of sifting through online and printed travel info by listing only the most worthwhile events, activities, and places to stay and eat. Great Escapes: Northern California provides at-a-glance trip ideas to major destinations such as San Francisco and Lake Tahoe and lesser-known areas such as the Gold Rush towns of the Sierra foothills and the isolated beaches of the Sonoma coast. Activities range from catching the sunset from the best spot on Monterey Peninsula to hiking to a Sierra Nevada lookout point. Carefully-chosen places to stay all have unique charm or historical significance, and dining options range from Michelin-starred restaurants to local favorites. 30 black-and-white photosAuthor: Laura Del Rosso Paperback: 192 pages Company: Countryman Press (2008-05-17) ISBN: 0881507830 List Price: $16.95 Amazon Price: $9.10 Used Price: $2.15 |
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