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120 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs Philip Ferranti
Revised and expanded edition of this book, with 20 brand new hikes, remains
the area's most comprehensive hiking guide. Detailed trail descriptions,
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Adventure Guide to Southern California Don and Marjorie Young
This guide explores Southern Ca. fully, with an emphasis on outdoor
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Accommodations cover from camping to B&Bs.
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HUNTER
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Afoot and Afield in Los Angeles County Jerry Schad
Second edition. This county has hundreds of parks, a mountain range with
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175 hiking opportunities in every geographic province are described in detail.
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Afoot and Afield in Orange County Jerry Schad
This guidebook has 72 hiking opportunities. The hiking trips are organized
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All About Saguaros Carle Hodge
Full-color photography. Sixth printing.
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Animal Tracks of Southern California Ian Sheldon
Helps you identify tracks of all shapes and sizes, from the striped skunk and
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Anza-Borrego and Colorado Desert Route, Map Four-color
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Best Easy Day Hikes Joshua Tree Bill Cunningham and Polly Burke
This book features over 20 hikes.
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Best Easy Day Hikes Southern Sierra Ron Adkinson
This pocket size guide features 20 of the best hikes in the southern Sierra.
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Best Places to Kiss in Southern California, The Caroline O'Connell with Megan Davenport
A romantic travel guide to over 500 locations, bed & breakfasts, hotels,
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region has to offer.
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PGW
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California Desert Byways Tony Huegel
Backcountry drives for the whole family. Includes: Owens Valley, Death
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WILDERNESS
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Camping Southern California Richard McMahon
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GLOBE
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Catalina in the Movies Lee Rosenthal
The colorful story of how William Wrigley, Jr., owner of Catalina, created a
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celebrities who came to work and stayed to play.
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Catalina Tile of the Magic Isle Lee Rosenthal
Here is the complete story of the Catalina tiles, those delightful bits of
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WINDGATE
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Central Avenue Sounds: Jazz in Los Angeles 1930s-1950s Clora Bryant and seven others, editors
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Death Valley '49ers Frank Latta
Reprint of 1979 book which tells the stories of the first white people to
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historic photographs.
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BREWERS
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Death Valley and the Northern Mojave: A Visitor's Guide William C. Tweed and Lauren Davis
Explores and celebrates one of America's most magnificent desert regions.
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Death Valley in '49 William Lewis Manly
First published in 1894, Manly's tale of adventure and survival in the
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migration.
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HEYDAY
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Death Valley National Park This stunning full-color 10 x 13 publication provides the answers to the most
commonly asked questions, as well remarkable information that only a longtime
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Death Valley National Park This stunning, full-color 10 x 13 publication provides the answers to the
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Death Valley National Park Fred & Randi Hirschmann
The park's 3.3 million acres of desert landscape are celebrated in this
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and its varied, rugged wild lands. Filled with beautiful full-color photos.
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Death Valley SUV Trails Roger Mitchell
A guide to 46 interesting four-wheeling excursions in the Death Valley
country.
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TRACK
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Death Valley: Geology, Ecology, Archaeology Charles B. Hunt
Describes the long geologic and human history of Death Valley, including its
Native American inhabitants. Well illustrated.
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Definitive Guide to Fishing in Southern California, The Chris Shaffer
The most thorough guide ever written on fishing in Southern California.
Includes updated stocking information, best times to fish, and accurate
directions.
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SHAFDOG
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Desert Wildflowers Desert Botanical Garden
Guide to identifying and enjoying desert wildflowers. Full-color photography.
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Deserts of the Southwest: A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide, The Peggy Larson and Lane Larson
Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive field guide describes the
plants, animals, geology, topography, climate, and ecology of the four deserts
of the American Southwest the Great Basin, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Sonoran.
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Durham's Place Names of California's Desert Counties: Includes Imperial,
Riverside & San Bernardino Counties David L. Durham
This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical
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features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and
why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.
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Durham's Place Names of Greater Los Angeles: Includes Los Angeles, Orange &
Ventura Counties David L. Durham
This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical
features, water features, cultural features as well as longitude and latitude
features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and
why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.
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Durham's Place Names of San Diego County David L. Durham
This book defines the area's geographical features including topographical
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features. Many entries include information about who named the feature, when and
why, as well as alternate or obsolete names.
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Eden by Design: The 1930 Olmsted-Bartholomew Plan for the Los Angeles Region Greg Hise and William Deverell
The Olmsted-Bartholomew Plan culminated three years of investigation and
leg-work and advanced the transformation of a boomtown into a city of gracious
motor ways, ample parks, accessible seashores, and expansive nature reserves.
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Geology Underfoot in Death Valley and Owens Valley Robert P. Sharp and Allen F. Glazner
These valleys boast the greatest dry land in the US, offering a rich variety
of environments and spectacular geology. Illustrated with maps, photos and
illustrations.
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Paper 0878423621
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MOUNTAIN
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Ghost Stories of Hollywood Barbara Smith
Murder and tragedy are woven together with mystery and misfortune in this
chilling collection of paranormal tales.
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Go Take-A-Hike Los Angeles Treats visitors and locals to the City of Angels' best local footpaths and
nature trails. 1st edition.
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Paper 0899973477
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WILDERNESS
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Great Towns of Southern California: The Guide to the Best Getaways for a
Vacation or a Lifetime, The David Vokac
Discover the fun and excitement of a few choice communities rich in both
natural grandeur and the pleasures of civilization. Tells all you need to know
about 18 special towns. Photos, weather profiles, fully indexed.
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Paper 0930743075
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WEST PRESS
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Hiking High San Francisco Bay Area Peaks Discover the ridge top view of the San Francisco Bay that inspired the
explorer Portola. You'll find vistas galore atop the Bay Area's mountains,
ridges, volcanoes, and hills. 1st edition.
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Paper 0899973485
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WILDERNESS
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Hollywood 1900 to 1950 C. Richard Roberts
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Hollywood
between 1900-1950.
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Paper 073852073X
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ARCADIA
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Huntington Beach, CA Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Huntington
Beach, California.
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Paper 0738518786
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ARCADIA
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Introduction to Southern California Birds, An Herbert Clarke
Easy-to-use and free of scientific jargon, this full-color guide introduces
interested beginners of all ages to more than 200 marvelous bird species
inhabiting northern California.
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Paper 0878422331
$14.00
MOUNTAIN
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It Happened in Southern California Erin H Turner
Written in a lively, easy-to-read style, featuring 30 plus stories written
for history buffs of all ages with illustrations.
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Paper 1560445610
$8.95
GLOBE
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Jepson Desert Manual: Vascular Plants of Southeastern California, The Bruce G. Baldwin and others, editors
Provides botanical enthusiasts of all backgrounds with the first
comprehensive field guide focused exclusively on native and naturalized vascular
plants of California's southeastern deserts.
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Paper 0520227751
$35.00
UCPRESS
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Joshua Tree National Park Geology D. D. Trent and Richard W. Hazlett
Explores the geology and evolution of the Joshua Tree National Park
landscape. Sections on plate tectonics, regional geology, and the seismic
activity that continues to shape this desert setting. Many full-color
photographs and more than 50 diagrams.
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Paper 0967975611
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JTNPA
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Lakeside, California Richard S. White
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Lakeside,
California.
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Paper 0738520853
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ARCADIA
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Las Vegas City Map, Map Cruise the Strip or head across the desert to the Grand Canyon with the Las
Vegas City Map.
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Map 1740594282
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LONELYPLAN
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Las Vegas, Condensed, 1st Andrew Dean Nystrom
This best-of guide covers all the must-see sites in Sin City with pithy
reviews of the most fabulous casinos, restaurants, accommodation & nightlife
options. Viva!
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Paper 1740594533
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LONELYPLAN
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Long Beach, CA Postcard Series Marlin Heckman
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Paper 0738507881
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ARCADIA
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Los Angeles Jeff Samudio and Portia Lee
Postcard history series. 200 Black and white illustrations.
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Paper 0738508128
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ARCADIA
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Los Angeles A to Z: An Encyclopedia of the City and County Leonard Pitt and Dale Pitt
Comprehensive information about the history, geography, and culture of L.A.
Includes short histories of ethnic communities.
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Paper 0520205308
$24.95
UCPRESS
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Los Angeles City Map, Map Around Los Angeles, Hollywood/Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles,
Griffith Park & Universal City, Greater Los Angeles, Santa Monica/Venice, index
of all streets & sights.
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Map 1864502584
$5.99
LONELYPLAN
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Chris Epting
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of the Los
Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Paper 0738520659
$19.99
ARCADIA
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Los Angeles, Condensed Sara Benson
This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Los Angeles offers in
a practical, easy to use format. Essential travel tips and detailed fold-out
maps
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Paper 1740593340
$11.99
LONELYPLAN
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Los Angeles: A Paradox of Plenty Fly with the cameras above the city skyline, Beverly Hills and Hollywood,
atop the great freeways, Malibu and the breathtaking coastline, as they trace
the growth of Los Angeles from a pueblo to a beautiful modern metropolis.
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Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies Reyner Banham
Banham, who lived from 1922 to 1988, examined the built environment of L.A.
in a way no architectural historian before him had done. New introduction by
Anthony Vidler.
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Paper 0520219244
$19.95
UCPRESS
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Manhattan Beach Police Department Jan Dennis
Tracks a century of social change and dramatic episodes that challenged a
long line of dedicated men and women in law enforcement in this small community
on the shore of Santa Monica Bay.
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Paper 0738519111
$19.99
ARCADIA
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Mojave Desert Voices A collection of the histories of five families that have contributed greatly
to this desert community the Jaramillo, Olguin, Yslas, Luna, and Arredondo
families.
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Paper 0918614095
$14.00
BACKDOOR
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Mojave National Preserve: A Visitor's Guide Cheri Rae & John McKinney
This guide reveals the wonders of Hole-in-the-Wall, Mojave River, Kelso Dunes
and Mitchell Caverns. It has lively and detailed descriptions of attractions,
habitats and issues.
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Paper 0934161186
$12.95
OLYMPUS
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Mountain Bicycling in the San Gabriels Robert Immler
Describes 34 trips in the Angeles National Forest. The book discusses
equipment needed, legal rights of access, proper conduct in the mountains, and
potential hazards. Included is some history and approximate time. Photos and
maps.
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Paper 0899970788
$9.95
WILDERNESS
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Nature's Laguna Wilderness Ronald H. Chilcote
A personal journey through the decades-long struggle of a small coastal
community to save it surrounding wilderness. Beautiful full-color photographs on
every page.
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Paper 0972854401
$29.95
LWP
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Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California, Volume 1A Jeffrey P. Schaffer
A hiker's bible to the PCT. It has complete maps of the trails including a
description of the route, mileages, elevations, water sources, campsites and
correct directions at every choice point.
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Paper 0899973167
$19.95
WILDERNESS
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Pasadena Marlin Heckman
Postcard history series. 200 Black and white illustrations.
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Paper 0738508195
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ARCADIA
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Plants of the East Mojave Adrienne Knute
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Paper 0918614112
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BACKDOOR
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Rancho Santa Margarita Remembered Jerome W. Baumgartner
The story and history of a Southern California ranch and its people. One of
the biggest and most important ranchos in California history, a quarter-million
acre ranch with tens of thousands of cattle not to mention hundreds of horses.
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Paper 1564741826
$12.95
FITHIAN
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Roadside Plants of Southern California Thomas J. Belzer
This is for the person who enjoys the outdoors and wishes to know more about
the native plants in So. CA but may not have botanical training. Beautiful
full-color photos.
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Paper 0878421580
$15.00
MOUNTAIN
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San Bernardino Mountain Trails John W. Robinson
Covers Southern California mountain ranges: San Bernardino's, the San Jacintos,
and the Santa Rosas. Both day hikes and backpack trips are included. A 4-color
map showing all hikes.
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Paper 089997063X
$12.95
WILDERNESS
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San Diego & Tijuana Andrea Schulte-Peevers
The best of both sides of the border.
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Paper 1864502185
$16.99
LONELYPLAN
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San Diego: America's Historic Cornerstone Covers the first Spanish settlement, the Mexican War, Balboa Park, Harbor
Tour, Old Town, Presidio Hill, Seaport Village, Mission Bay Aquatic Park,
Mission San Diego de Alcala, Gray Whale Migration, the San Diego Zoo and much
more.
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San Diego: Where to Go from Locals Sandy S. Brown, Alan Rider and David Brackney
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Paper 1564134792
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Santa Ana Guy D. Ball
Postcard history series. 200 Black and white illustrations.
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Paper 0738507911
$18.99
ARCADIA
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Santa Clarita Valley, Volume I Philip Scorza and Frank Wright, editors
A collection of original photographs covering the first 50 years of
development in the Santa Clarita Valley of California, 1876 to 1926. Photos are
accompanied by information-packed captions.
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Paper 0615117848
$14.95
SVP
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Santa Clarita Valley, Volume II Philip Scorza and Frank Wright, editors
A collection of original photographs covering the second 50 years of
development in the Santa Clarita Valley of California, 1926 to 1976. Photos are
accompanied by information-packed captions.
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Paper 0971131406
$14.95
SVP
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Santa Monica in Vintage Postcards Marlin L. Heckman
Part of the postcard history series, with 200 hundred black and white
illustrations of Santa Monica.
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Paper 0738520551
$19.99
ARCADIA
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St. Francis Dam Disaster John Nichols
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of the St.
Francis Dam disaster.
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Paper 0738520799
$19.99
ARCADIA
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Sun, Sand, Surf: The Ultimate Guide to Orange County Beaches G. Danson
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Cloth 0967945208
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VPPC
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Sunkissed: Sunwear and the Hollywood Beauty 1930-1950 Joshua James Curtis
Nostalgic pictures of bathing beauties from Hollywood's golden age, with
informative captions and a lively introduction by Ann Rutherford.
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Cloth 1888054778
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TENSPEED
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Sunland and Tujunga: From Village to City Marlene A. Hitt and Little Landers Historical Society
Hundreds of black and white photos with interesting history of Sunland and
Tujunga.
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Paper 0738523771
$24.99
ARCADIA
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Temecula Wine Country: The Undiscovered Jewel of Southern California Gia Danson-Lucy
Leads readers through the various regions of Temecula wine country and its
wineries, vineyards, history, wines, and the lives of the winemakers. Beautiful
color photographs on every page.
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Cloth 0967945216
$27.50
VPPC
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These Canyons Are Full of Ghosts Emmett Harder
Takes you to the miles of mountains and valleys and canyons of Death Valley
to feel what the author felt when he was prospecting and mining in the Panamint
Mountains.
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Paper 0971359407
$15.95
BACKDOOR
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Those Magnificent Mountain Movies: The Golden Years, 1911 to 1939 W. Lee Cozad
The San Bernardino Mountains, from the Cajon Pass to Big Bear Lake, were and
still are a rich terrain needed by film makers for their mountain movies, of
which 260 are listed in this book.
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Paper 0972337210
$19.95
SUNSTROKE
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Trails of the Angeles John W. Robinson
This guidebook describes the trails of the San Gabriel Range. Backpacking
trips as well as day hikes are included. Contains a 4-color map with contour
lines.
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Paper 0899972322
$15.95
WILDERNESS
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Train Watching in the Tehachapi Pass Thomas A. McDonald
Covers the route from Bakersfield to Mojave with maps showing public-access
train watching places such as the world-famous Tehachapi Loop. Includes history,
construction information, many illustrations and photographs.
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Paper 0972748202
$17.95
HERITAGEWB
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Walking San Diego: Where to Go to Get Away from it All, 2nd Edition Lonnie Hewitt and Barbara Moore
For an introduction to (San Diego's) best easy trails, get a copy of Walking
San Diego Sunset magazine.
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Paper 0898866928
$15.95
MOUNTAINEE
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Water Seekers, The Remi Nadeau
Here is the epic story of the water quest and water wars that built Southern
California. With its pioneer aqueduct across the desert, the Los Angeles of
300,000 people grew to 2,000,000.
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Paper 0962710458
$14.95
CREST
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When Government Fails: The Orange County Bankruptcy Mark Baldassare
"Lays out the riches-to-rags-to-semi solvency story of the nation's wealthiest
county (from Los Angeles Times review).
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Paper 0520214862
$22.50
UCPRESS
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Wild L.A.: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City James Lawrence
Reveals the incredible natural treasures to be found in wild preserves,
parks, and wilderness areas within a mere 90-minute drive from downtown L.A. 133
full-color images.
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Paper 1578051037
$24.95
UCPRESS
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William Mulholland and the Rise of Los Angeles Catherine Mulholland
First full-length biography of Mulholland challenges many of the prevailing
versions of his life story and sheds new light on the history of Los Angeles.
Written by the engineer's granddaughter.
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Paper 0520234669
$18.95
UCPRESS
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Wit and Wisdom of the Coachella Valley Marcia Erickson
A light hearted romp through early Indian life, historic legends, and
contemporary narratives of one of the world's most famous resort destinations.
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Paper 0970296304
$10.00
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