The Bolsa Chica Gun Club: A History

By Chris Epting

Book Overview

The untold story of the Bolsa Chica Gun Club, one of Southern California's most important power centers.Before the rise of Huntington Beach, the Bolsa Chica Gun Club stood as a captivating testament to power and ambition. Influential figures like Jared Sidney Torrance and Henry Huntington were members of this exclusive haven where businessmen, politicians, and even stars of early Hollywood gathered to relax and socialize. Once rapid development and the discovery of oil began encroaching on the club lands, it slowly faded into memory, but its influence remains.Join author Chris Epting as he explores the remarkable and sometimes controversial events that unfolded on the club's hallowed grounds.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467150436
• ISBN13: 9781467150439
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"