Santa Monica
A History on the Edge
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
An icon of Southern California and one of America's most imaginative and vibrant cities'the fitting destination at the end of Route 66'Santa Monica lies on the brink of the West and is known throughout the nation for its beaches and its Hollywood A-list locals With a foundation built by the Gabrielino Indians and molded by Spanish and Mexican land grants, railroad battles, and a constant influx of settlers, Santa Monica became an oceanside haven for actors and airplane companies, road races and ranchers.
Customer Reviews
best book on Santa Monica history
A very well-researched and readable book that covers Santa Monica's history from the Spanish colonial period all the way up to the present. Surprising details on many subjects I didn't know about--from the aviation industry to early filmmaking to lefty politics--there is much more to Santa Monica than a beach town or tourist destination. Highly recommended!