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By Lucy Poshek. 1996, Rutledge Hill Press, 232pp. "Filled with one-of-a-kind travel fantasies." Sleep in a lighthouse, a caboose, a temple, etc. (Near Fine)

By Don Martin and Betty Martin. 1992, Pine Cone Press, 239pp. "...tells you where to go in California's Sierra Nevada foothills" and what to do when you get there--be it gold camp prowling museum musing river running or high country hiking. It offers listing of restaurants B&Bs motels and campgrounds for every budget". (Library discard with usual markings. VG in Permabound version of trade pb. FEP removed)

By Pamela Thomas. 1991, Mallard Press, 127pp. (VG+, no DJ)

By Anne Loftis. 1973, Macmillan Publishing Company, 281pp. California immigrant history. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Inez Rice. 1959, Naylor Company, 266pp. Ranch life in the Western US- Arizona & California. (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By Kevin Starr. 1990, Oxford University Press, 453pp. 1st. Index. Photos. (Library discard with usual markings.. Good+ in Good+ DJ in mylar wraps)

By Maria de Santis. 1985, Presidio Publishing, 238pp. "This text contrasts the reality of the sea with the folklore of fishing tradition: It intersperses marine policy and law-of-the-sea deliberations, also contains fish recipes. It teaches you how the ocea n works. A text that will educate, entertain and illuminate." (Library discard with usual markings.. Good+ in Good= DJ in mylar wraps)

By Daniel Mangin. 1997, Fodor's Travel Publications, 568pp. "The complete guide with coastal drives, national parks, cities and the wine country." (Library discard with usual markings. Good+ in Good+ DJ in mylar wraps)

By Unknown. 2000, Southern California Golf Association, 256pp. (VG)

(7/8/00) - Also listed on Delorme State Atlases.

Scale: 1:150,000 California - Also listed on Delorme State Atlases.

By Rand McNally. 1991, Rand McNally & Company, 230pp, 11x8.5". A larger-format spiral bound atlas of the entire state with street maps and street listings of major cities. (Not very detailed in rural areas, but useful for cities.) Includes suggested auto tours. List $14.95. (VG)

By Natt N. Dodge. 1951 (1969), Southwest Parks & Monuments, 112pp. "Illustrated w/figures and photographs. The purpose of this booklet is to introduce the common desert flowers to newcomers to the Southwest and to give some background information about the plants' interesting habits ..." (Good)

By Kristin Moore. 1983, Chronicle Books, 130pp. Photographs By Charles Moore. (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Stanley Young. 1998, Chronicle, 144pp, 10x7.5". "From exclusive spas to quaint historic hot springs, a practical guide features more than 20 heavenly retreats around the state, destinations for every budget, including affordable day spas within reach of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco. Fully illustrated, in color." Published at $18.95. (Fine)

By Matt C. Bischoff. 1997, Falcon, 226pp. Describes 83 hot springs in California and Nevada, along with directions, maps and B+W photos. "Whether you're a practicing balneologist (one who seeks the healing properties of natural hot springs) or just an occasional dipper, this book steers you toward the natural baths from Surprise Valley in Northern California to the Mexico/California border." (Fine)

By Robert Iacopi. 1971 (1981), Lane Publishing/Sunset Books, 160pp, 11x8.5". Maps and photos throughout. Third Edition. A popular book showing how earthquakes have shaped the California landscape. (VG)

By Kim Heacox. 1987, Falcon Press, 127pp, 8.5x11". An overview of California's most interesting state parks, described in text and color photos. No. 2 in the California Geographic Series. (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By W. H. Hutchinson. 1969, American West Publishing Company, 352pp. A history of California. B+W photos. (Library discard with usual markings. Good in Good DJ)

By Arthur Quinn. 1994, Crown Publishers/Library of the American West, 319pp. "Both Gwin and Broderick came to the State in 1849 seeking a seat in the US Senate. They struggled for control of California's Democratic party during the 1850s. Their feud ended in death." (Library discard with usual markings. VG- in VG DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By Sarah Vitale (editor).. 1983, Who's Who Historical Society, 588pp. (Near Fine)

By Arnold R. Rojas. 1958, Academy Library Guild, 162pp, 8.5x5.5". An oral history of the old Spanish cowboys of California, as collected from old-timers. (Library discard with usual markings. Good, no DJ. Outside of spine is neatly reinforced with cloth cloth tape)

By John Boessenecker. 1993, University of Oklahoma Press, 333pp. Profiles ten of California's most notorious lawmen and outlaws. "A product of more than 10 years of painstaking research, recounting one of the forgotten sagas of of the Old West, an action packed tale of shootouts, stage holdups, manhunts, and lynchings. At the same time, through extensive use of pioneer newspaper files, court records, and previously unpublished illustrations, it shatters old myths and demonstrates the overall effectivness of the criminal justice system in Old California." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

(7/8/00) - Also listed on Delorme State Atlases.

By Bob Sehlinger. 1985 (1994), Prentice Hall, 215pp. For visitors who want more than the official line ... (vlibd VG+ in Brodart version of trade pb)

By Richard Schaefer. 1990, Legacy Press, 290pp, 7x4". Revised 1990 edition. A history of the medical center in California. (VG)

By American Automobile Association. 1992, American Automobile Association, 123pp. Pub. At $7.95. (VG)

By Jim Carr. 1989, American Geographic Publishing, 112pp. A large format color photo book, with text describing area's history and current attractions. (Library discard with usual markings. Good in VG DJ in mylar wraps)

By William Kent. 1929, A M Robertson, 305pp. Foreword by Stewart Edward White. Original photographic frontis and 13 full-pages photographic plates. Brown-cloth backed with brown printed boards. Memiors of growing up in California in the late 1800's. (Library discard with usual markings. Good-, no DJ as issued. Light yellowing, shelve wear)

By Philip Varney. 1990, Univ of Oklahoma, 137pp. "Skidoo, Cerro Gordo, Inyo and Kern counties, are among the memorable storied towns visited in text and illustrations. Bibliography plus guides for driving or bicycling to and around the towns." (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

(7/14/00) - Also listed on Insight Travel Guides.

For Los Angeles culture.

By Gayot. 1996, Gault Millau, 552pp. A travel guide to Southern California, with the focus on Los Angeles. (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Gatleen Hays and Kathleen Moloney. 1992, Villard Books, 239pp. Ith Dj, VF/NF, NEVER READ. This Is The Story Of Gayleen Hays. She Has Seen And Done It All, No Desk Job For This Woman, She's Been Shot At, And She's Done The Shooting. And More Than Anything Else, She Has Been A Top Cop. . (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG DJ. FEP removed)

By Jack Smith. 1980, McGraw-Hill, 200pp. Over 40 essays reflecting Los Angeles in the 1970's, compiled for LA's bicentennial. (Fine in VG DJ)

By John McKinney and Cheri Rae. 1994, Harper Collins, 223pp. An excellent general guide to the new Mojave National Park. Includes driving tours, history, practical advice and other info. (New)

By John Krist. 1995, Wilderness Press/Berkley, 204pp. Maps and B+W photos throughtout. A guide to day hikes in and around Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and Mojave National Preserve. (New)

By Ruth Kirk and Louis Kirk. 1976, Stanford University Press, 88pp, 9x6". An illustrated guide to Death Valley. B+W photos and maps. Fold-out map in back. (VG)

By Stanley W. Paher. 1973 (1981), Nevada Publications, 32pp, 12x9". An overview of ghost towns in the vicinity of Death Valley (between Barstow and Scottie's Castle). Illustrated with vintage B+W photos of the towns in their heyday. (VG+)

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By Lynne Foster. 1987, Sierra Club Books, 438pp. "...covers nine regions, including such popular areas as Death Valley National Monument, Antelope Valley, the Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree National Monument, the Salton Sea, Anza-Borrego Desert State park, and much more". (Library discard with usual markings. VG in VG Permabound version of trade pb. FEP removed)

(5/24/00) - Also listed on Plants.

(5/24/00) - Also listed on Plants.

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By John McKinney. 1996, Harper Collins, 210pp. Day hikes is 7 California desert parks. Written by hiking columnist of the Los Angeles Times. Rare. Out of print. (New)

By Barstow Desert Dispatch. 2000, Barstow Desert Dispatch, 28pp, 12x10.5". A newspaper supplement distributed at Barstow motels. Articles and advertizing on services and activities in the Barstow area. Intended for tourists and new residents. Dated April 29, 2000. Includes separate brochure on Barstow from the Barstow Tourism Marketing Council. (Barstow is a city in the Mojave Desert halfway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.) (Fine)

By Bureau of Land Management, BLM. 1980, US Department of Interior, 173pp, 11x8.5". A comprehensive government report on the future use of the California deserts. Includes info on flora and fauna of the region and 16 fold-out maps on mineral resources, lifestock, motor vehicle access, etc. Also has a larger folded map in the back pocked. Area covered includes the Mojave and Sonoran deserts in San Bernardino and Imperial counties, and neighboring areas. (VG)

"The California coast, from its majestic redwoods and rocky shores to its palm trees and sandy beaches, is an area of unsurpassed beauty. The new fifth edition of the California Coastal Access Guide is an essential handbook for anyone exploring the 1,100 miles of one of the world's most diverse and spectacular shorelines. With up-to-date maps and information, this is an indispensable guide for all beachgoershikers, campers, swimmers, divers, wheelchair users, joggers, and boaters. Details on where to go, how to get there, and what facilities and type of environment to expect are readily accessible. The handbook also contains articles on a broad range of topics, including natural history, marine and coastal wildlife, environmental issues, and sports and recreation."

By Parke Puterbaugh and Alan Bisbort. 1999, Foghorn Press, 639pp. "Self-confessed beach bums Puterbaugh and Bisbort have combed every beach from San Diego to Crescent City in search of the perfect spots to surf, swim, play, eat, and hang out." (New)

By John Fielder. 1986, Westcliffe Publishers, 64pp, 7.3x7.3". 34 color photos of the most rugged and wild parts of the california coast, along with short poems on each scene. (Library discard with usual markings. VG- in Good+ in mylar wraps. FEP removed)

By Lucinda Jaconette. 1999, Chronicle Books, 384pp. Probably the best guide to this section of the California Coast (south of San Francisco). (New)

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Scale: 1:150,000 California - Also listed on Delorme State Atlases.

(3/8/00) - Also listed on Insight Travel Guides.

From the publisher: "Whether you want to sample California wines in a vintage gold rush town, spend the night in a scenic lighthouse, or rock the night away in a San Fracisco hotel frequented by celebrities, this is the only travel reference you will need. Northern California Handbook blends history, legends, fact, and fancy with practical information on the wide variety of accommodations, sights, and recreational opportunities available. Complete with 54 easy-to-follow maps, unique suggestions for sightseeing and outdoor adventures, and entertaining sidebars, this frank and funny guide is a valuable companion for imaginative travel in the northstate."

(4/8/00) - Also listed on Nevada: Travel, Geography and Politics.

By Brad Olsen. 1998, Hunter Publications, 236pp, 7x5". Latest edition. Collection of high-risk amusements in Northern California from rock-climbing to sea kayaking. Each excursion is rate for "risk" and "adrenealine." Maps and B+W photos. (Near Fine)

By Stephanie C. Bell and Elizabeth Janda. 1994, Beginning Press, 328pp. Third edition. A guide to romantic hotels, restaurants and scenic locations. (Fine)

California

(8/11/00) - Also listed on Nevada: Travel, Geography and Politics.

By Eli Setencich. 1993, Towery Publishing, 288pp, 12x9". Large format photo book on Fresno, California, and its surroundings. List $39.50. (Fine in Near Fine DJ. DJ has 1-inch scratch on front, else Fine)

By NYNEX. 1988, NYNEX Information Resources Company, 270pp. A boater's directory for the Northern California coast and inland waterways. Includes 100 pages of boating maps for the coast and navigable rivers; 20 pages of boater's reference material; descriptions of Northern California Harbors; and 100 pages of yellow page listings. (Near Fine)

By Roger Verran. 1978, Presidio, 142pp, 9x6". "North of San Francisco. Culture & Lifestyles". (VG. SIGNED by the Author on title page)

By Oscar Lewis. 1966, Howell North Books, 274pp. (Library discard with usual markings.. Good+, no DJ)

By Peggy Wayburn. 1987, Sierra Clib Books, 422pp. 1st. "The Sierra Club Travel Guide to Ssan Francisco, marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo Counties and the Bay Islands. (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Randolph Delehanty. 1995, Chronicle Books, 496pp. "Completely revised and updated." (Library discard with usual markings. Good)

By Herbert Asbury. 1933, Garden City Publishing Co, 319pp. "Frontispiece is Madam and Some of Her Girls. Great interesting anecdotes and history of the infamous San Francisco. We abhor its colorful days, but can't get enough of it." (Good+ in poor DJ. Previous owners gift inscription on FEP)

By William B. Barton. 1972, Vantage Press, 204pp. Autobiography of a man who was orphaned by the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and who became a bellboy at many elegant West Coast hotels. Author was born in San Francisco in 1900. (Near Fine in VG- DJ. First Edition.. AUTOGRAPHED by author on FEP: "To a friend from a friend. William Bon Barton, Dec. 25, '82." Prev. owner's embossed stamp on FEP and title page)

By Julian Dana. 1939, Farrar and Rhinhart, 304pp. From the series, "The Rivers of America." A history of the Sacramento River, which flows through Northern California from Mt. Shasta to San Francisco Bay. (Good+, no DJ. Spine slightly cocked)

By Margaret Sanborn. 1981, Random House, 390pp. First complete popular history of the magnificent Northern California natural wonder focusing on the valley's native inhabitants and the various people from all walks of life who played a part in its modern history, including Joseph Reddeford Walker, Ralph Waldo Emerson, James Savage, Teddy Roosevelt, John Burroughs, Grizzly Adams, Carleton Watkins, Eadweard Muybridge, and John Muir. . (Library discard with usual markings. Good in VG DJ in mylar wraps. FEP removed, shelf worn)

By Leon Whitey Thompson. 1989, Winter Books, 385pp. "The autobiography of a former Alcatraz inmate, who spent four years on "the Rock" for bank robbery." B&W photographs. (VG. AUTOGRAPHED by author on FEP, "Best Wishes", dated 5/30/89)

By Robert Cameron and Harold Gilliam. 1983, Cameron and Company, 145pp, 11x14". A large format photo book. (Library discard with usual markings. Good, no DJ. Tape marks on cover. Front flyleaf removed. )

By Ben Schifrin. 1990, Wilderness Press, 185pp. A trail guide to the Federally designated 118,000-acre Emigrant Wilderness and the adjacent backcountry of Yosemite National Park. Includes a folded 4-color topographic map that is as valuable as the book itself: approx. Size 30x35". (Library discard with usual markings. VG-. With VG map)

By Ezra Bowen. 1972, Time-Life Books, 184pp. Large-format photo book on the wilderness and wildlife of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. From the Time-Life series, "The American Wilderness." (VG)

The same authors have also produced Kauai Trailblazer: Where to Hike, Snorkel, Bike, Paddle, Surf (new trpb)

By Dick Wilson. 1992, Nevada County Historical Society, 90pp, 9x6". A history of timber harvesting in Nevada County, California, begun in the mid-1800s in response to the Comstock silver strike. B+W photos and maps. (Library discard with usual markings. VG)

By Dean Rinehart. 1993, Genny Smith Books, 223pp. "An authoritative guide to a superbly beautiful portion of the Sierra Nevada in Eastern California. Maps, Drawings, Photo Illus." (Library discard with usual markings. VG+)

By Charles K. Graydon. 1986 (1994), Patrice Press, 114pp. 3rd edition. (Library discard with usual markings. VG. FEP removed)

(3/23/00) - Also listed on American Law and Government.

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