Manhattan Beach Chronicles Contributor(s): Dennis, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540221377 ISBN-13: 9781540221377 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - History | United States - State & Local - General |
Dewey: 979.493 |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.85 lbs) 162 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southern California - Cultural Region - West Coast - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Locality - Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An isolated ocean-view village on the dunes above South Santa Monica Bay, Manhattan Beach grew with the arrival of railroads. This quaint, upscale jewel of the Los Angeles County coast has been known for its cottage-style living, the Metlox Pottery Company and the iconic pier. These diverse stories mix the city's controversies, including the still unsolved 1936 murder of Reid Russell, with true tales of pioneering women, controversial politics and the vicissitudes of seaside city development. Join author Jan Dennis, a former Manhattan Beach city mayor, on this illuminating tour through the issues and eras of her beloved city's history. |