| Manhattan Beach Chronicles Contributor(s): Dennis, Jan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609499085 ISBN-13: 9781609499082 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 979.493 |
| LCCN: 2012047010 |
| Series: American Chronicles (History Press) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.45 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA - Cultural Region - Southern California - Geographic Orientation - California - Cultural Region - West Coast |
| 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Jan: - A former Manhattan Beach city councilwoman and mayor, Jan Dennis has written or compiled six previous books about her beloved seaside city. A former city commissioner, she has been deeply involved in civic organizations and events for more than four decades. |