Tag Archives: CA

My new book: First Flight Around the World

Posted on May 13, 2015 by

I’m proud to announce my new book, First Flight Around the World:The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race. It was just published by Abrams Books for Young Readers. While targeted to ages 10-14, the book works for … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th century, city/town, national park, West | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A gem of southern California history

Posted on April 27, 2013 by

Last month I taught a workshop at a fascinating history place that most people have never heard of. Thirty minutes or so east of downtown Los Angeles sits a historic gem surrounded by industrial parks. The six-acre Homestead Museum site … Continue reading →

Posted in 19th century, 20th century, agricultural, house, West | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

The Will Rogers house

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

On a visit to Los Angeles recently I was once again drawn to Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades.  I had been there  years before and was fascinated with the way the house exuded the personality of its … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th century, popular culture, West | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Memories of TV Korea

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

On a recent trip to Los Angeles it was a sunny spring day and I wanted to hike. I ended up at a place at once familiar and remote. I recognized the shape of the mountains instantly. I was in … Continue reading →

Posted in 20th century, popular culture, President, West | Tagged , , | Leave a comment