California's first immigrants from Mexico were astonished by its beauty. "The land is moist and the hills have an abundance of rosemary and herbs, sunflowers in bloom, vines as plentiful as a vineyard," wrote one. From the movie stars of Hollywood's golden era who once came to play to billionaires who grew apricots for pleasure, the valley has hosted orchards, electric railroads, Army camps and even a love-struck poet.
Join author and historian Robin Chapman as she uncovers the true tales of this ever-changing place.
California's first immigrants from Mexico were astonished by its beauty. "The land is moist and the hills have an abundance of rosemary and herbs, sunflowers in bloom, vines as plentiful as a vineyard," wrote one. From the movie stars of Hollywood's golden era who once came to play to billionaires who grew apricots for pleasure, the valley has hosted orchards, electric railroads, Army camps and even a love-struck poet.
Join author and historian Robin Chapman as she uncovers the true tales of this ever-changing place.
The Valley of Heart's Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay
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The Valley of Heart's Delight: True Tales from Around the Bay
160
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781467151474 |
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| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing SC |
| Publication date: | 07/25/2022 |
| Series: | American Chronicles |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Sales rank: | 1,058,752 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d) |