{"product_id":"historic-spots-in-california-fifth-edition-paperback","title":"Historic Spots in California: Fifth Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas E. Kyle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHero Eugene Rensch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEthel Grace Rensch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only complete guide to the historical landmarks of California, this standard work has now been thoroughly revised and updated. The edition is enriched by some 200 photographs, most of which were taken by the reviser and all of which are new to this edition. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince the last revision in 1990, enormous changes have taken place within the state: many landscapes and buildings have been greatly altered and some are no longer in existence. Every effort has been made, through personal observation, to record the present condition of the landmarks and to provide clear and accurate descriptions of their locations. The text is written with the idea that the reader might use the book while traveling around the state, and thus mileage and signposts have been given where it was thought helpful. For this new edition, the reviser has added additional information on the state's geography, the presence of Native Americans, and state and local museums. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo provide historical background, the reviser has written a short historical overview. The chapters of the book are organized by county, in alphabetical order. A rough chronology is followed for each county, beginning with pertinent facts on geography, continuing with Native American life, the coming of the Spaniards and other Europeans, the American conquest of the 1840s, and, in those areas where it had a major impact, the gold rush. The text then continues into the period of intensive agricultural development, railroads, industrialization, the growth of cities, the effects of World War II, and on into more recent times. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bibliography, like the text, has been updated to 2001 and includes some of the established classics in California history as well as more recent material. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReviews of the Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\" -\u003ci\u003eCalifornia Highways\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is an outstanding and accessible piece of scholarship, one that every student of California will value.\" -\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Kyle and Stanford University Press are to be lauded for this monumental undertaking.\" -\u003ci\u003eSouthern California Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only complete guide to the historical landmarks of California, this standard work has now been thoroughly revised and updated. The edition is enriched by some 200 photographs, most of which were taken by the reviser and all of which are new to this edition. \u003cbr\u003eSince the last revision in 1990, enormous changes have taken place within the state: many landscapes and buildings have been greatly altered and some are no longer in existence. Every effort has been made, through personal observation, to record the present condition of the landmarks and to provide clear and accurate descriptions of their locations. The text is written with the idea that the reader might use the book while traveling around the state, and thus mileage and signposts have been given where it was thought helpful. For this new edition, the reviser has added additional information on the state's geography, the presence of Native Americans, and state and local museums. \u003cbr\u003eTo provide historical background, the reviser has written a short historical overview. The chapters of the book are organized by county, in alphabetical order. A rough chronology is followed for each county, beginning with pertinent facts on geography, continuing with Native American life, the coming of the Spaniards and other Europeans, the American conquest of the 1840s, and, in those areas where it had a major impact, the gold rush. The text then continues into the period of intensive agricultural development, railroads, industrialization, the growth of cities, the effects of World War II, and on into more recent times. \u003cbr\u003eThe bibliography, like the text, has been updated to 2001 and includes some of the established classics in California history as well as more recent material. \u003cbr\u003eReviews of the Fourth Edition\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\"This is an outstanding and accessible piece of scholarship, one that every student of California will value.\" --San Francisco Chronicle\u003cbr\u003e\"Kyle and Stanford University Press are to be lauded for this monumental undertaking.\" --Southern California Quarterly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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\u003cbr\u003eReviews of the Fourth Edition\u003cbr\u003e\"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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouglas E. Kyle, who also revised the fourth edition, taught history and political science at Merritt College, Oakland, for almost forty years before his retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 688\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 10.1 x 8.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616180269363,"sku":"9780804744836","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dHRQWjEyelVZOU04c2lCWE1Ob2R4Zz09.webp?v=1761883013","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/historic-spots-in-california-fifth-edition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}