The story of California is the story of dreamers—explorers; gold miners; immigrants; ranchers; moviemakers; farmers; and everyday Americans who headed west for a fresh start. The first native inhabitants arrived 9;000 years ago; ancestors of the tribes who would greet the Spanish in the 1700s. Father JunÃpero Serra later established a chain of missions along the coast; expanding European and Mexican influence. But when gold was discovered in 1848; the rush was on; and two short years later California became a state. After the gold ran out; other rushes followed; from agriculture to industry; Hollywood to Silicon Valley. California History for Kids includes a time line of significant events; a list of historic sites to visit or explore online; and Web resources for further study. And to get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of its citizens; readers can:* create a Chumash rock painting* play the Miwok Hoop-and-Pole game* bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner* design a cattle brand* decode a railroad cipher* immortalize their handprints in plaster* assemble an earthquake preparedness kit* and more Author Katy Duffield tells the rich story of the men and women who; despite challenges and occasional hardships; settled and built the vibrant cities and bountiful farms; ranches; and orchards of the Golden State.
#846461 in Books Neumann; Franz/ Hayes; Peter (ILT) 2009-05-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.35 x 1.44 x 5.80l; 1.70 #File Name: 1566638194680 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Back to the future. . . .By Phil ScottA good source of historical information on a desolate period of history. The writing is a bit ponderous at times; but the data is accessible with a bit of resolution. .2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Neumann covers a great deal of territory in the bookBy Ernie CapwellThis is a very IMPORTANT work on the nature of fascism; as it functioned in nazi germany. Neumann covers a great deal of territory in the book. This is not nor can it be a detailed review of the book due to the scope of the subject. Rather; it is a recommendation for reading the book. There are some other books on the subject; such as the work by Adam Tooze (highly recommenced as well) that curious readers should look into. But Behemoth should be the starting point; for an accurate account of the monopoly capitalism that was nazi germany.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. BehemothBy David JohnsonGood book --- Often over my head on matter I know little about --- Law for example. That's a plus however; being over my head; because I would rather struggle through something and haved learned something than to breeze through something and learn nothing. I'd say if you wish to know something of National Socialism --- this is it.
