Panorama: A Picture History of Southern California

By W.W. Robinson

Book Overview

Panorama: A Picture History Of Southern California is a comprehensive book by W. W. Robinson that tells the story of Southern California through a collection of historic photographs. The book covers the region's history from the arrival of the Spanish missionaries in the late 18th century to the modern era of the mid-20th century. The photographs capture the people, places, and events that shaped the region's development, including the gold rush, the growth of Hollywood, the construction of the Pacific Electric Railway, and the rise of the aerospace industry. The book also includes informative captions and essays that provide context and insight into the photographs and the history they depict. Overall, Panorama is a fascinating and visually stunning tribute to the rich and diverse history of Southern California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258779196
• ISBN13: 9781258779191
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"