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The huntington library, art collections and botanical gardens : cultivating curiosity $34.95
Take an unusual, sometimes spooky, but always fun trip through the Golden State with this little travel companion—perfect for toting on an impromptu road trip or long-planned vacation. From Alcatraz to San Diego’s Old Town, California is a haunted paradise ready for you to explore . . . if you dare! Softcover.
Take an unusual, sometimes spooky, but always fun trip through the Golden State with this little travel companion—perfect for toting on an impromptu road trip or long-planned vacation. From Alcatraz to San Diego’s Old Town, California is a haunted paradise ready for you to explore . . . if you dare! Softcover.
Dark tourism - california $14.99
William Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that forever changed the course of southern California's history. Mulholland, a self-taught engineer, was the chief architect of the Owens Valley Aqueduct―a project ranking in magnitude and daring with the Panama Canal―that brought water to semi-arid Los Angeles from the lush Owens Valley
William Mulholland presided over the creation of a water system that forever changed the course of southern California's history. Mulholland, a self-taught engineer, was the chief architect of the Owens Valley Aqueduct―a project ranking in magnitude and daring with the Panama Canal―that brought water to semi-arid Los Angeles from the lush Owens Valley
William mulholland and the rise of l.a. $26.95
Learn to seek out and identify the most common trees in California with this handy, waterproof, fold-out field guide. Includes 47 of the most common, indigenous and cultivated species of trees in California and includes descriptions as well as illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, fruits and berries.
Learn to seek out and identify the most common trees in California with this handy, waterproof, fold-out field guide. Includes 47 of the most common, indigenous and cultivated species of trees in California and includes descriptions as well as illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, fruits and berries.
Common trees of california $10.95
In this photograph-driven field guide to California’s spectacular wildflowers, Laird R. Blackwell expertly provides several ways to find them in bloom: by month, by place, and by flower. The month-by-month descriptions suggest what to see and where to go throughout the state during the blooming season. 588 pages.
Wildflowers of california $35.00
One might not expect to find much in the middle of California's hot, dry deserts. But on old Route 66, the desert traveler can find quirky roadside art and mementos left by motorists. Discover treasures of history, puzzling mystery and uncommon eccentricity alongside seasoned road trippers Alan and Claudia Heller. 160 pages Softcover.
One might not expect to find much in the middle of California's hot, dry deserts. But on old Route 66, the desert traveler can find quirky roadside art and mementos left by motorists. Discover treasures of history, puzzling mystery and uncommon eccentricity alongside seasoned road trippers Alan and Claudia Heller. 160 pages Softcover.
Curiosities of the california desert - historic, offbeat & forgotten attractions $23.99
Open book showing a collage of images with 'Also On View' text on a white background
Open book showing a collage of images with 'Also On View' text on a white background
Also on view: unique & unexpected museums of greater los angeles $45.00
Los Angeles in the 1930s is an invaluable document of Depression-era Los Angeles, illuminating a pivotal moment in L.A.’s history, when writers like Raymond Chandler, Nathanael West, and F. Scott Fitzgerald were creating the images and associations for which the City of Angels is still known. Both a genial guide and an addictively readable history, revisiting the Spanish colonial period, the Mexican period, the brief California Republic, and finally American sovereignty. 504 pages Softcover
Los angeles in the 1930s $28.95
From Sierra Madre and Altadena to South Pasadena and Old Town, Hometown Pasadena is a new kind of city book that provides a fresh look at everything this world-class small city has to offer.
Hometown pasadena $29.95
San Marino: A Centennial History traces the history of the first century of the city. This deluxe hardcover book incorporates original research and includes full color photos, maps and text. Follow the transition from the area's rich agricultural ranches to the establishment of San Marino as a city. 244 pages .
San Marino: A Centennial History traces the history of the first century of the city. This deluxe hardcover book incorporates original research and includes full color photos, maps and text. Follow the transition from the area's rich agricultural ranches to the establishment of San Marino as a city. 244 pages .
San marino: a centennial history $55.00
Three great reasons to hike L.A. are the variety of vistas, the connection to the film industry, and the wonderful diversity of hikers you meet along the way. L.A.'s green scene has been upgraded, miles of safe and scenic trails constructed, and there are new ways to reach the great outdoors via public transit. This new guide details L.A.'s very best trails from the heart of the city to the suburban edge.
Hike los angeles: best day hikes in l.a.'s parks, preserves and wild places $16.95
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Henry edwards huntington: a biography $68.95
Book titled 'Pacific Coasting' with colorful cover design on a white background
Book titled 'Pacific Coasting' with colorful cover design on a white background
Pacific coasting $20.00
The deserts of california: a california field atlas $55.00
The "Mother Road" hauled it all, traversing the American West from Chicago to Santa Monica Beach, the last 350 miles through Southern California. For settlers, Depression-era "Okies" and "Arkies," and post-World War II families bound for suburbia, Route 66 was a migration funnel for generations. The shield of the Route 66 sign has become iconography for the growth of Southern California's economy, population, popularity, and folklore. 128 pages. Softcover.
Route 66 in california $23.99
Most owls are almost perfectly adapted to life in the dark. Their faces reflect the spectacular evolution of their hearing and vision, which has made flight, romance, and predation possible in the near absence of light. This accessible guide covers all 19 species of owls occurring in North America.
Field guide to owls of california and the west $26.95
In 1850, the U.S. Census recorded only two Chinese men in Los Angeles who worked as domestic servants. During the second half of the 19th century, a Chinese settlement developed around El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Chinese Americans persevered against all odds to create better lives for future generations. 127 pages.
In 1850, the U.S. Census recorded only two Chinese men in Los Angeles who worked as domestic servants. During the second half of the 19th century, a Chinese settlement developed around El Pueblo de Los Angeles. Chinese Americans persevered against all odds to create better lives for future generations. 127 pages.
Chinatown in los angeles $24.99
Birds of california field guide $18.95
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How the Golden State’s favorite fruit conquered the world. When avocados first arrived from Mexico in the early 1800s, few Americans knew what to make of them. Intrepid settlers in California were among the first to embrace the savory green fruit, sparking a century-long love affair that transformed the state into “Avocado Land.”
California avocados: a delicious history $24.99
Enrich your travel experiences with The New York Times 36 Hours: USA & Canada, which consolidates all the hot travel tips from the newspaper’s acclaimed “36 Hours” column. Use this book to explore the metropolises of New York and Montreal or the world wonders of Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon. It includes detailed maps, restaurant and hotel recommendations, and 5,400 hours of practical itineraries to help you plan your next big trip. Third edition 752 pages Hardcover
The new york times 36 hours: usa & canada $50.00
Incorporated in 1886 by midwestern settlers known as the Indiana Colony, the City of Pasadena has grown into a world-famous tourist destination recognized for the beauty of its Tournament of Roses Parade, the excitement of the annual Rose Bowl, and the charm of the Old Town District.But what existed before the roses? Before it was Pasadena, this land was Hahamog’na, the ancestral lands of the Tongva people. 280 pages Softcover
Pasadena before the roses $32.00
This month-by-month guide to gardening with native plants in a state that follows a unique, nontraditional rhythm. Beginning in October, when much of California prepares for its own green “spring,” Helen Popper provides detailed, calendar-based information for both beginning and experienced native gardeners. Paperback.
California native gardening $29.95
Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts pollinators and, more importantly, helps them thrive. This book shows you how to plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy. 280 pages. Softcover.
Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts pollinators and, more importantly, helps them thrive. This book shows you how to plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy. 280 pages. Softcover.
Native plant gardening for birds, bees & butterflies $22.95
This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving.
This book is an excellent deep dive into California’s wild edibles. The plant profiles in California Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving.
California foraging $25.99
Since the first appearance of oranges at the Franciscan missions in the early 19th century, citrus agriculture has been an inextricable part of California's heritage. From the 1870s to the 1960s, oranges and lemons were dominant features of the So-Cal landscape. This book traces the California's citrus growing history.
Since the first appearance of oranges at the Franciscan missions in the early 19th century, citrus agriculture has been an inextricable part of California's heritage. From the 1870s to the 1960s, oranges and lemons were dominant features of the So-Cal landscape. This book traces the California's citrus growing history.
California's citrus heritage $23.99
Eve Babitz, a writer known for her hip, off-the-cuff, idiosyncratic style, spends two years of her life, ruins nine pairs of shoes, and goes through countless dance partners learning to appreciate and master all the hot dances from foxtrot and two-step to lindy, tango, salsa, and swing. Softcover. 208 pages.
Two by two: tango, two-step, and the l.a. night $14.99
No one burned hotter than Eve Babitz. Possessing skin that radiated “its own kind of moral laws,” spectacular teeth, and a figure that was the stuff of legend, she seduced everyone who was anyone in L.A. for much of the 60s and ’70s. One man proved elusive, however, and so Babitz wrote him a book. Softcover.
Slow days, fast company: the world, the flesh and l.a. $16.95
Desert tree finder $7.95
Book cover of 'Historic Los Angeles Roadsites' with a collage of images and a road sign design.
Historic los angeles roadsides $27.00
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For every person who has experienced the beauty of the mountains, John Muir’s Our National Parks is as profound for readers today as it was in 1901.
Our national parks $16.99
To build through Southern California and Los Angeles, the Pacific Electric grew to be the most prominent of all the railways. The Pacific Electric Railway is synonymous with Henry Huntington who formed and expanded it. Look back at the historic railway with this collection of nostalgic photos. 128 pages Paperback
Pacific electric red cars $24.99
Pasadena: 1940-2008 draws on photographs from the Pasadena Museum of History, along with images from private collections. It chronicles the struggles and triumphs of this beloved city. Residents, new arrivals, and first-time visitors will find something of interest in this illustrated history. 128 pages Paperback
Pasadena: 1940-2008 $24.99
In Southern California's San Gabriel Mountains, the Mount Lowe Railway was a renowned tourist destination. Virtually nothing of the landmark remains today, which has become a hiking trail into the Angeles National Forest. Relive the Mount Lowe Railway experience with these nostalgic photographs. 128 pages Paperback
Mount lowe $24.99
South Pasadena is sandwiched between the metropolis of Los Angeles and its nationally famous neighbor, Pasadena. South Pasadena represents the very idea of "Main Street America." Celebrate the picturesque city with this nostalgic lookback on Pasadena's southern counterpart. 128 pages Paperback
South pasadena $24.99
The Pacific Electric Railway originally provided reliable transportation across more than 1,000 miles. Authors Steve Crise and Michael Patris look back at the railway and its landscape today. Most of these images are taken from the Pacific Electric Railway Historical Society archives. 96 pages Paperback
Pacific electric railway $24.99
In 1886, between Los Angeles and Pasadena, the original Highland Park Tract was part of the Rancho San Rafael. The community prides itself on its unique history, architecture, and diversity. Celebrate Highland Park with these nostalgic photos and learn about the history of this part of Los Angeles. 128 pages Paperback
Highland park $24.99
By the early 20th century, the Southern Pacific Railroad was a colossus, stretching from San Francisco Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Yet for all its might, for Californians the Southern Pacific was a smaller part of the fabric of their lives. Go back in time with archival photos of this iconic railway. 128 pages Paperback
Southern pacific in california $24.99
From its earliest years, the town of Pasadena has been richly endowed by nature. Today, Pasadena is a sophisticated city with large natural areas: Arroyo Seco on the west, Eaton Canyon on the east, and San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Pasadena's natural history is a companion for the present. 128 Pages Paperback
Pasadena: a natural history $24.99
Eagle Rock has grown from a farming community into a diverse neighborhood of Los Angeles. The town grew through the century by attracting people living in then-outlying areas. Eagle Rock: 1911-2011 details this expansion and the community's everyday life and interaction with the city and the world. 128 pages Paperback
Eagle rock: 1911-2011 $24.99
Continued restoration has made the city's architectural treasures an attraction in Southern California. Downtown Pasadena's Early Architecture details the history of the architecture seen throughout Pasadena. Using archival photos, take a walk down memory lane and don't forget to look up! 128 pages Paperback
Downtown pasadena's early architecture $24.99
From citrus groves to resort hotels, a bicycle highway, and summer snowstorms, the history of early Pasadena can be seen in this volume's photographs. These images have been taken from the archives at the Pasadena Museum of History. They reflect a city that remains a popular tourist destination. 128 pages Paperback
Early pasadena $24.99
Vintage photographs from Hollywood Heritage Museum and Bison Archives illustrate Hollywood's businesses, homes, and residents during the silent-film era and after. These images celebrate Hollywood before and after its annexation into Los Angeles and its ascension as the world's filmmaking center. 128 pages Paperback
Early hollywood $24.99
Take a walk down memory lane in Pasadena, California with vintage postcards from the early 1900s to the 1960s. Enjoy historic architecture, Marengo Ave's pepper trees, and the Rose Parade route. The nostalgia of this city shines through in this collection of postcards and images of Pasadena history. 128 pages Paperback
Greetings from pasadena $24.95
Dear Los Angeles is a story of Los Angeles, through letters and diary entries that span from 1542 to 2018. The people featured include Marilyn Monroe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Cesar Chavez, and more. Go through the history of Los Angeles, through the voices and people who have lived and worked here. Paperback 592 pages
Dear los angeles: the city in diaries and letters 1542 to 2018 $25.00
Wild LA is the guidebook to exploring the nature in and around Los Angeles. From experts of the Natural History Museum, read about the mammoths discovered under Wilshire Blvd, to the critters around Griffith Park. A great gift for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and all plant and animal lovers. 288 pages Paperback
Wild LA is the guidebook to exploring the nature in and around Los Angeles. From experts of the Natural History Museum, read about the mammoths discovered under Wilshire Blvd, to the critters around Griffith Park. A great gift for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and all plant and animal lovers. 288 pages Paperback
Wild la $24.99
A look at the Victorian era of Los Angeles with archival photos before the oil boom and rise of Hollywood brought today's renowned landmarks to downtown Los Angeles. Charles Epting reveals Los Angeles's past at the turn of the twentieth century through the citizens, events and architectural styles. 144 pages Paperback
Victorian los angeles $21.99
The San Gabriel Mountains are the beautiful backdrop for metro L.A. and for good reason are the most popular mountains for hiking in SoCal. This new guide details the very best trails: Eaton Falls, Echo Mountain, Mt. Baldy and so much more! Complete with clear maps and directions. 144 pages. Paperback.
The San Gabriel Mountains are the beautiful backdrop for metro L.A. and for good reason are the most popular mountains for hiking in SoCal. This new guide details the very best trails: Eaton Falls, Echo Mountain, Mt. Baldy and so much more! Complete with clear maps and directions. 144 pages. Paperback.
Hike the san gabriel mountains $16.95
Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects. Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs .536 pages.
Field guide to california insects $26.95

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