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California History and Travel
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Ghost Towns of Northern California: Your Guide to Ghost Towns and Historic Mining Camps
by Philip Varney, John & Susan Drew (photographers) |
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Book Description
Ghost town expert Philip Varney has authored such guides as Ghost Towns of Colorado and Southern California's Best Ghost Towns. In his latest volume, he provides narrative on the Gold Rush of 1849 and later strikes with comprehensive information on more than 50 mining towns and sites in northern California including some historic sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. Excellent photographs provide a glimpse of both the past and the present and bring the region to life. Chapters are arranged by region and include tourist information and maps.
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Discover Historic California: The Official Travel Guide to State Historic Landmarks and Other Historic Sites
by George and Jan Roberts |
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Book Description
It's all in “Discover Historic California” … the men and women who took the risks, the great landmarks in the state's history, the birthplace of new ideas … the living history of California. Find out where you can visit historical museums, monuments, ghost towns and much more. Over 1800 sites are described in words and pictures with places from the past divided into 76 travel regions. Easy-to-follow maps allow for fascinating day trips or family vacations. This book is invaluable as a resource that guides the reader not only to registered state historic landmarks, but also to many additional sites that have played an important role in California’s past.
Note: This book does not have lodging or dining information.
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America's National Historic Trails
by Kathleen Ann Cordes |
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Kathleen Cordes provides a vivid history of each trail, a listing of points of interest (with accompanying maps), helpful touring information, and eighty beautiful, full-color photographs capturing the essence and diverse heritage of America's twelve national historic trails.
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The Traveler's Guide to the Pony Express Trail (Falcon Guide)
by Joe Bensen |
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The story of the Pony Express represents one of the most romantic chapters in the history of the American West. For a brief 19-month period, daring young couriers raced the dangerous 1,966 miles between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California, relaying mail and telegraph messages in as little as 10 days. Today, you can relive the adventure while retracing the route with "The Traveler's Guide to the Pony Express Trail". Author and photographer Joe Bensen describes every section of the trail from Missouri to California, and detailed maps and photographs complement the narrative. Use "The Traveler's Guide to the Pony Express Trail" to plan a thoroughly entertaining and educational trip and to enjoy an historic American adventure.
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