Monterey, California conjures images of a coastal city rimmed by crystal clear waters and bolstered by tourism; yet these edenic views belie the community's often turbulent history, originating with the Native Americans who lived here for a millennium and Hispanic exploration and colonization. At each stage in the growth of this city, residents have successfully overcome the division of multiple rule, diverse nationalities, and fledgling identities to fashion a homeland in the western landscape of America that is deservingly proud of its character and history.
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Monterey, California conjures images of a coastal city rimmed by crystal clear waters and bolstered by tourism; yet these edenic views belie the community's often turbulent history, originating with the Native Americans who lived here for a millennium and Hispanic exploration and colonization. At each stage in the growth of this city, residents have successfully overcome the division of multiple rule, diverse nationalities, and fledgling identities to fashion a homeland in the western landscape of America that is deservingly proud of its character and history.
Monterey, California conjures images of a coastal city rimmed by crystal clear waters and bolstered by tourism; yet these edenic views belie the community's often turbulent history, originating with the Native Americans who lived here for a millennium and Hispanic exploration and colonization. At each stage in the growth of this city, residents have successfully overcome the division of multiple rule, diverse nationalities, and fledgling identities to fashion a homeland in the western landscape of America that is deservingly proud of its character and history.
Details
Pages: 160
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Making of America
Publication Date: 30th June 2003
State: California
ISBN: 9780738524238
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY) HISTORY / United States / General
Author Bio
Author, historian, and genealogist J.D. Conway is the Museum Coordinator for the City of Monterey. In this volume, he has gathered vivid historic images to accompany his engaging narrative, and this new history takes readers through fact, story, and memory in an informative book that reveals his passion for a people and the city they created.
Author, historian, and genealogist J.D. Conway is the Museum Coordinator for the City of Monterey. In this volume, he has gathered vivid historic images to accompany his engaging narrative, and this new history takes readers through fact, story, and memory in an informative book that reveals his passion for a people and the city they created.
Monterey, California conjures images of a coastal city rimmed by crystal clear waters and bolstered by tourism; yet these edenic views belie the community's often turbulent history, originating with the Native Americans who lived here for a millennium and Hispanic exploration and colonization. At each stage in the growth of this city, residents have successfully overcome the division of multiple rule, diverse nationalities, and fledgling identities to fashion a homeland in the western landscape of America that is deservingly proud of its character and history.
Pages: 160
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Making of America
Publication Date: 30th June 2003
State: California
ISBN: 9780738524238
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY) HISTORY / United States / General
Author, historian, and genealogist J.D. Conway is the Museum Coordinator for the City of Monterey. In this volume, he has gathered vivid historic images to accompany his engaging narrative, and this new history takes readers through fact, story, and memory in an informative book that reveals his passion for a people and the city they created.
Author, historian, and genealogist J.D. Conway is the Museum Coordinator for the City of Monterey. In this volume, he has gathered vivid historic images to accompany his engaging narrative, and this new history takes readers through fact, story, and memory in an informative book that reveals his passion for a people and the city they created.