California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream

California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream
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Publisher : Anthem Press
Total Pages : 82
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ISBN-10 : 9781839983818
ISBN-13 : 1839983817
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis California Gothic: The Dark Side of the Dream by : Charles L. Crow

California Gothic explores the California dream and its dark inversion as a nightmare, as illustrated in fiction, poetry, and film. California began as a literary invention, a magic island, in a Spanish romance before conquistadors first visited the land. From early days to the present, the California dream of happiness in a land of new beginnings has been maintained by suppression of disturbing realities: above all, the destruction of native peoples; and by events and facts such as the tragedy of the Donner Party, the persistence of poverty and crime in the golden land, disturbing crimes such as the Black Dahlia; and pandemics and ecological disaster. This book explores a rich Gothic tradition that exposes the repressed past and imagines the fates awaiting a failed California.

The Romantic Southland of California

The Romantic Southland of California
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Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112119394648
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Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Romantic Southland of California by : Marshall Breeden

Yachting

Yachting
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Total Pages : 186
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Crusoe's Island

Crusoe's Island
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Publisher : Faber & Faber
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9780571330256
ISBN-13 : 0571330258
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Crusoe's Island by : Andrew Lambert

From an acclaimed naval historian, Crusoe's Island charts the curious relationship between the British and an island on the other side of the world: Robinson Crusoe, in the South Pacific.The tiny island assumed a remarkable position in British culture, most famously in Daniel Defoe's novel. Andrew Lambert reveals the truth behind the legend of this place, bringing to life the voices of the visiting sailors, scientists and artists, as well as the wonders, tragedy and violence that they encountered.

Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board

Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board
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Total Pages : 1604
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112105116203
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Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board by : United States. National Labor Relations Board

Through the Golden Gate - San Francisco 1769 - 1937

Through the Golden Gate - San Francisco 1769 - 1937
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Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9783849650681
ISBN-13 : 3849650685
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Through the Golden Gate - San Francisco 1769 - 1937 by : Catherine Coffin Phillips

California's name was associated with stories of romance and adventure as far back in history as the year 1510. Among those who heard and half believed the romantic tale was Hernando Cortes. By the year 1521 he had conquered the Aztecs of Mexico and forced them to become the subjects of Spain. He was now looking over the western seas for new worlds to conquer. He firmly believed that somewhere in the direction ascribed to California there was a rich and prosperous country. But there were many more who sailed through the Golden Gate in the early years. This book gives an account of their fate and success.

The Frontier of Leisure

The Frontier of Leisure
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9780199891924
ISBN-13 : 0199891923
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis The Frontier of Leisure by : Lawrence Culver

Tracing the history of Southern California from the late 19th century through the late 20th century, this book reveals how this region did much more than just create lavish resorts like Santa Catalina Island and Palm Springs - it literally remade American attitudes towards leisure.

The Santa Fe Magazine

The Santa Fe Magazine
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Total Pages : 1026
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ISBN-10 : UIUC:30112084962577
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Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

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LIFE

LIFE
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Total Pages : 88
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LIFE Magazine is the treasured photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. It now lives on at LIFE.com, the largest, most amazing collection of professional photography on the internet. Users can browse, search and view photos of today’s people and events. They have free access to share, print and post images for personal use.