Roadside History of California (Roadside History Series) (Roadside History Series)

By Ruth Pittman

Book Overview

Author Ruth Pittman writes with graceful ease and contagious enthusiasm about the missions, the gold rush, the rich cultural diversity, and issues as old as California--water, social programs, the environment, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878423184
• ISBN13: 9780878423187
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A California Roadside Treasure!

Looking for titles that cover both California Roads AND California History, I was surprised to not only find so few, but also to find Ruth Pittman's thoroughly researched "Roadside History of California." Ms. Pittman enjoyably includes historical photos and roadmaps alongside her historical anecodotes. This book would be an entertaining companion to bring along on my next roadtrip to any of the twelve California regions that she covers with one to six excursions, depending on the location. This book could also be good armchair reading to anyone encumbered by wanderlust, but unable to physically get out on the road.