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Dee Merian has authored four books. They are all non-fiction stories telling the reader about fellow Americans during the 20th Century. This is her second book of anthologies. Her first book American Mosiac was recommended by Forbes Readers for three years. She mixes stories about celebrities as well as private American citizens. Stories included are Sarah Vaughan, Gorgeous George, Louella Parsons, Sonja Heine, and Patrick Dennis. Other true stories depict Americans during the stressful times of three different wars. Merian's previous book FLYING HIGH is about TWA during the pre-jet years when Howard Hughes was their CEO.
Sierra Madre, a suburban town in the Pasadena-Los Angeles orbit, has a distinct history. By contrast, Southern California's story is huge, varied, difficult to grasp. Examining the two together, and looking at how Sierra Madre has reflected regional and national experiences, brings new focus to the whole. Unlike histories of regions, states, and nations that must draw broad strokes at the expense of details about place--this work uses such references as windows onto larger meanings, taking readers beyond the local. Peeking out from behind intimate stories are big historical themes and epochs: the Industrial Revolution, Westward expansion, the role of illness in forming regional culture, Americanization policies of the Progressive Era, Japanese internment, and post-war development. Sierra Madre provides a sharp lens through which to interpret Southern California's intense allure, its history as a real estate deal, and its racial ambivalence. The context of a specific town--and the quest for a better life--lends fresh perspective that enlivens and deepens out understanding of the Southern California story.
REVIEWS: A well crafted, well thought out written work that incorporates a love story into a contemporary, true first amendment issue involving separation of church and state that is relevant not only to San Diegans but to Americans in general. Mr. Roach has "hit the nail on the head" with this insightful thought provoking piece of literature. Don't miss this one folks!!!... (trimmed) -----RICHARD J. BARTHEL JR., ESQ. Well done wordsmith! This work will touch many at fifferent levels of awareness. Spirit is always so "creative" in the way it chooses to open hearts and minds! -----JOYCE LYNN A.BORELL-HENKE ------Great book! Bring on the film. ------MATT MILNE -----Regarding the Screenpley: "Gripping", "Emotional" ! ----- BLACKWATCH PRODUCTIONS, INC. See Other Books By This Author and when finished, Click here to return to www.JPRoach.org
Excerpt from El Estranjero: The Stranger; A Story of Southern California The scenes portrayed and the actions reflected in the following pages are in most instances true to the life of early days, representing, as they do, many Of the historical events which transpired in one Of the most picturesque Of the western settlements. This pueblo was situated at the foot Of the San Bernardino Range of mountains in Imperial county, an empire in itself, one of the proudest counties in the Golden State. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Best known for its movie industry, surfing, and amusement parks, Southern California boasts an environment of glamour, both natural and manmade. It Happened in Southern California tells the stories of intriguing people and events from the history of this region—from the first ships to arrive in San Diego in 1769 to the Watts Riots of 1965. Follow a brave little band of multiracial settlers in 1781 up the California coast to a new frontier town today known as Los Angeles. Go back to the Chinatown war of 1871, which some say was sparked by love, but others knew for what it was: a battle over race and money. Learn about the “puppet show” in 1988, performed not for kindergartners but for a baby condor destined to fly wild and free over Southern California’s skies. It Happened in Southern California describes everything from the efforts of the first Spanish colonialists to the reintroduction of endangered condor.