Picturesque San Diego


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"72 Collotype illustrations by the American Photogravure Co. ...; H. Friend ... took the photographs. This Chicago firm produced ... [some] interesting books [and lends proof] that many printers throughout the United States were becoming involved in photomechanical printing."--Hanson Collection catalog, p. 91.




Picturesque San Diego, With Historical and Descriptive Notes


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Get ready to explore the sun-soaked city of San Diego in this charming guidebook. From the towering cliffs of Point Loma to the beautiful Balboa Park, D.M. Gunn takes readers on a journey through the city's most picturesque and historic sites. Along the way, Gunn shares fascinating stories about the people and events that have shaped this southern California gem. This book is a great resource for anyone planning a visit to San Diego or for locals looking to rediscover their city. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Picturesque Del Mar


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Souvenir photo album with 15 prints. The last print, titled "The beach at low tide", folds out to 35 cm. long.







The Cabrillo National Monument


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Surfing in San Diego


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San Diego County has nearly 75 miles of picturesque coastline on the mighty Pacific Ocean, and for decades, San Diego has boasted of producing some of the worlds finest surfers. But here surfing is more than a sportit is a Southern California lifestyleand as such has heavily influenced the beach towns throughout the county. Much research points to surfing having come to Southern California in 1907, and it may have taken hold in San Diego as early as 1910. Join with us in this wonderful pictorial journey through San Diegos little-known surfing past.




Beautiful America's San Diego


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California's gem on the Pacific is captured to perfection in this exciting, all new book on San Diego. Former television news anchor, Andrea Naversen collaborates with brother, photographer Ken, to give readers one of the most enjoyable, informative visits to this top tourist attraction ever. From Rancho Sante Fe to the renowned San Diego Zoo, this is a publication you don't want to miss.










The San Diego Tourist


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