Early Los Angeles County Attractions
Author : Cory Stargel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 14,92 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738525440
Early Los Angeles County Attractions
Author : Cory Stargel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,12 MB
Release : 2008-07-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1439620822
Book Description
With the arrival of affordable transcontinental rail travel in the late 1880s, hundreds of thousands of tourists and transplants began making the trip to Los Angeles. Quickly becoming a haven for Easterners escaping cold winters and crowded cities, Los Angeles and neighboring communities, such as Pasadena and Santa Monica, boasted a sunny Mediterranean climate and the unique situation of both nearby mountain resorts and seaside amusements. The city also developed a bustling shopping and entertainment district downtown. More than 200 vintage postcard images illustrate a greatly diverse range of popular early attractions, including Mount Lowe, Eastlake Park, Hollywood, the Wilshire district, Griffith Park, Cawstons Ostrich Farm, the downtown shopping and theater district, and the expansive beaches, ranging from the turn of the 19th century up until World War II.
Vanishing Los Angeles County
Author : Cory Stargel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 37,79 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738581002
Book Description
Home to more than 10 million people, modern Los Angeles County bears little resemblance to the largely agricultural landscape, dotted with small towns, of just over a century ago. Los Angeles County has surged forward on a path of phenomenal growth and constant transformation. Over this course, much of what was both famous and familiar to Angelenos 100 or even 50 years ago has been lost in the name of progress. This collection of more than 200 vintage postcards explores a sampling of these vanishing sites, including the once ubiquitous orange groves, views from the early days of the county's towns, yesteryear's famed attractions, landmarks, hotels, and restaurants, and scenes from the roadside era.
A Guide to Historic Places in Los Angeles County
Author : Judson Grenier
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 13,61 MB
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN :
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Museum Companion to Los Angeles
Author : Borislav Stanic
Publisher : Museon Publishing
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Book Description
A Guide to historic places in Los Angeles County
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 37,60 MB
Release : 1978
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Wild LA
Author : Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 28,75 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1604697105
Book Description
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
The Rules of Attraction
Author : Bret Easton Ellis
Publisher : MacMillan
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 1988
Category : College students
ISBN : 9780330301862
Book Description
Lauren, who changes her course subject every time she changes her sleeping partner, is the centre of a curious love triangle which involves the shrewd and passionate bisexual Paul, and Sean whose ambivalence and cynicism conceal - even from himself - his own romantic yearnings. Through each of the character ́s voices Ellis presents a kaleidoscopic view of clashing expectations and frustrations, of the dreams and tumultuous desires of youth. ''The rules of attraction'' paints a poignant and sometimes hilarious picture of the couplings and capitulations, the dramas and downfalls of american college life in the 1980s.
Early Amusement Parks of Orange County
Author : Richard Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,82 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738559476
Book Description
The Orange County coast had its Joy Zone and its Fun Zone in the early decades of the 20th century. Knott's Berry Farm sprouted from a simple berry stand in Buena Park. The spot that would become Walt Disney's theme-park empire began as a citrus grove in Anaheim. Before long, Orange County was recognized as the nurturing ground for the growing amusement park industry. This book concerns the early history of such parks in the county east and south of Los Angeles, before high-tech digitization, when custom cars, enormous alligators, stunt planes, dolphin leaps, and movie stars' wax likenesses thrilled patrons. Some amusement parks have come and gone over a century of development, and some are still here, changing with the times to create new adventure and excitement for park goers.
The Guide to Craft Beer
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 11,34 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781938469541
Book Description
"A pocket guide to understanding, appreciating, and exploring craft beer. Includes a summary of the craft beer revolution in America. Overview of brewing ingredients, tasting information, and resources for the beer enthusiast. Includes 80+ styles of beer, food pairings, and a beer log to record tasting adventures"--
