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California

A History (Modern Library Chronicles)

Kevin Starr

Discover the epic history of California in one fascinating read. Author Kevin Starr explores the natural beauty, diverse culture, and rapid innovation of America's most populous state. From Spanish conquest to the Gold Rush and Hollywood, experience the triumphs and tragedies that have defined California's unique identity. With a lifetime of research, Starr delivers an engaging and comprehensive look at the past and present of this Shangri-la, truly a promised land for dreamers.
Publish Date
2007-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
2007-03-13T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1980
Goodreads Rating
3.79
ISBN
8589897985260
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
If anyone is at all interested in a book about California, what makes California unique and special, and the history of it, the political history of it and all the little details, this is a good book to have.      source