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Tag Archives: CA
My new book: First Flight Around the World
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 CA, Crissy Field, Douglas World Cruiser, world cruiser, world flight
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A gem of southern California history
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 CA, Homestead, Los Angeles
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The Will Rogers house
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
Memories of TV Korea
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 CA, Film history, TV history
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