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Author : George Davidson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Origin and Meaning of the Name California written by George Davidson and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo
Publisher : Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Labors of the Very Brave Knight Esplandián written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo and published by Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (ACMRS). This book was released on 1992 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Celia Stahr
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250113393
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Frida in America written by Celia Stahr and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The riveting story of how three years spent in the United States transformed Frida Kahlo into the artist we know today "[An] insightful debut....Featuring meticulous research and elegant turns of phrase, Stahr’s engrossing account provides scholarly though accessible analysis for both feminists and art lovers." —Publisher's Weekly Mexican artist Frida Kahlo adored adventure. In November, 1930, she was thrilled to realize her dream of traveling to the United States to live in San Francisco, Detroit, and New York. Still, leaving her family and her country for the first time was monumental. Only twenty-three and newly married to the already world-famous forty-three-year-old Diego Rivera, she was at a crossroads in her life and this new place, one filled with magnificent beauty, horrific poverty, racial tension, anti-Semitism, ethnic diversity, bland Midwestern food, and a thriving music scene, pushed Frida in unexpected directions. Shifts in her style of painting began to appear, cracks in her marriage widened, and tragedy struck, twice while she was living in Detroit. Frida in America is the first in-depth biography of these formative years spent in Gringolandia, a place Frida couldn’t always understand. But it’s precisely her feelings of being a stranger in a strange land that fueled her creative passions and an even stronger sense of Mexican identity. With vivid detail, Frida in America recreates the pivotal journey that made Senora Rivera the world famous Frida Kahlo.
Author : Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780978892609
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (926 download)
Download or read book The Chronicles of California's Queen Calafia written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This new English translation from the Castilian of Montalvo's chapter in The Adventures of Esplandian, first known printing in 1510, tells the fable of Queen Calafia and her island of California filled with gold, Amazon warriors and unusual beasts. Included are rare medieval woodcuts from 16th century French folio editions of Amadis de Gaule. Most historians believe Montalvo's popular book about the coast of the New World portrayed in this Spanish tale caused the Western frontier to be named California. The Castilian writer created a battle in which Christian knights defended Constantinople against the island of California's Amazon forces. Today, 500 years later, this 16th century mythical conflict still holds lessons about negotiation and tolerance, as well as feminine power and humor"--Cover.
Author : Doug Hansen
Publisher : Heyday Books
ISBN 13 : 9781597143325
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (433 download)
Download or read book California, the Magic Island written by Doug Hansen and published by Heyday Books. This book was released on 2014-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summoned by Queen Calafia to the island of California, twenty-six animals of the state of California introduce themselves, their homeland, and the people who dwell there.
Author : Leigh Richards
Publisher : Spectra
ISBN 13 : 0553900374
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (539 download)
Download or read book Califia's Daughters written by Leigh Richards and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2004-08-03 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the near future and inspired by the captivating myth of the warrior queen Califia, this brilliantly inventive novel tells the story of a small, peaceful community of women tucked away in a world gone mad. Only the elders of the Valley remember life the way it used to be…when people traveled in automobiles and bought food others had grown. When the male-to-female ratio was nearly the same. Before the bombs fell, and a deadly virus claimed the world’s men. Now civilization’s few surviving males are guarded by women warriors like Dian. When an unexpected convoy of strangers rides into her village, it is Dian who meets them, ready to do battle. To her surprise, the visitors come in peace and bear a priceless gift, whose arrival is greeted with as much suspicion as delight. It is up to Dian to discover their motive, in a journey that will cost her far more than she ever imagined, a journey from which she may never return.
Author : Devorah Major
Publisher : Willow Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781733089890
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (898 download)
Download or read book Califia's Daughter written by Devorah Major and published by Willow Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry collection by devorah major, third San Francisco Poet Laureate.
Author : Laurie R. King
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 0553381512
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (533 download)
Download or read book Folly written by Laurie R. King and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2002-05-28 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed master of suspense creates a heroine you will never forget in this superbly chilling novel of a woman who begins a desperate undertaking that may transform her life--or end it. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR WORST FEARS AREN’T ALL IN YOUR MIND? Rae Newborn is a woman on the edge: on the edge of sanity, on the edge of tragedy, and now on the edge of the world. She has moved to an island at the far reaches of the continent to restore the house of an equally haunted figure, her mysterious great-uncle; but as her life begins to rebuild itself along with the house, his story starts to wrap around hers. Powerful forces are stirring, but Rae cannot see where her reality leaves off and his fate begins. Fifty-two years old, Rae must battle the feelings that have long tormented her--panic, melancholy, and a skin-crawling sense of watchers behind the trees. Before she came here, she believed that most of the things she feared existed only in her mind. And who can say, as disturbing incidents multiply, if any of the watchers on Folly Island might be real? Is Rae paranoid, as her family and the police believe, or is the threat real? Is the island alive with promise--or with dangers? With Folly, award-winning author LAURIE R. KING once again powerfully redefines psychological suspense on a sophisticated and harrowing new level, and proves why legions of readers and reviewers have named her a master of the genre.
Author : Dirk Liesemer
Publisher : Haus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1912208334
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (122 download)
Download or read book Phantom Islands written by Dirk Liesemer and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the famed Atlantis to the remote Rupes Nigra, islands have long held our fascination: they are locales isolated from ordinary life, lurking in unexplored corners of the globe and thus full of undisclosed mysteries. At times, however, our fascination with islands has bled into reality, as real maps bear the coordinates of fictional lands and travelogues tell tall tales of their inhabitants, their natural wonders, or their treasures. In Phantom Islands, Dirk Liesemer tells the stories of thirty of these fantastical islands. Beginning with their supposed discovery, he recreates their fabled landscapes, the voyages that attempted to verify their existence, and, ultimately, the moment when their existence was finally disproven. Spanning oceans and centuries, these curious tales are a chronicle of human lust for discovery and wealth. Beautifully illustrated with colored maps and charts, Phantom Islands shows the cunning of imposters and frauds, the earnestness of explorers searching for knowledge, and the pleasure that can be found in our willingness to deceive and to be deceived.
Author : John Russell Fearn
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365528960
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (655 download)
Download or read book The Golden Amazon written by John Russell Fearn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A FICTION HOUSE PRESS REPRINT: An outlaw of space, she was, with the strength of ten men. Here is an interplanetary story that will fill you with enthusiasm. She whipped the man she loved ... then rescued him from death. This is the Golden Amazon in all of her original pulp adventures with the original illustrations.
Author : Dora Polk
Publisher : Bison Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (3 download)
Download or read book The Island of California written by Dora Polk and published by Bison Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Polk weaves threads from history, literature, mythology, cartography, and geography into a tapestry attesting the durability of the myth."-A. J. R. Russell-Wood, Choice. To early explorers and geographers California represented a terrestrial paradise. It was Atlantis, Arcadia, Avalon, El Dorado, the Garden of Eden, the Land of Milk and Honey, the Pleasure Dome of Kublai Khan. It was always a magnet for dreamers. In this fascinating book Dora Beale Polk examines the dreams and myths that influenced the discovery and exploration of California. Throughout, Polk treats the long-held concept of California as an island, going back to medieval lore that filled an unknown ocean with rich, mysterious ideal islands. Columbus carried the lore to the New World, expecting to find islands teeming with gold, pearls, fabulous creatures, and Amazon women. Cortis was led by the "romance of the islands." Balboa, Cabrillo, Drake, Ascensisn, Kino, and many others entered into the making of the island myth. The discoveries and explorations of all the major figures are traced and their reports analyzed as they relate to California's geography and to the dreams overlaying it. Dora Beale Polk is a professor of English at California State University at Long Beach. She has published popular suspense novels and poetry as well as scholarly works.
Author : Tamra L. Dicus
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780974201016
Total Pages : 55 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Who Is the Black Queen Calafia of Golden California? written by Tamra L. Dicus and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Majestic Queen Calafía of California, created in 1510, during the height of Slavery, is the most invisible legendary American female superhero but is the first American superhero and is currently unknown and unpopular. She is the ruler of paradise island ¿California¿ invented in a Spanish novel out of the Medieval Renaissance era and consequently, the namesake of the State of California. Remarkably, the Queen of California is a blend of Black Panther and Wonder Woman. This book re-introduces Queen Calafía in a unique way interweaving fact and fiction to relay the historical origins of Wonder Woman, mystical California, and its mysterious, unknown seal (concepts not disclosed in even Jill Lepore¿s historical analysis of Wonder Woman). This book targets youth in a fun way who struggle during the important childhood development growth stages arising from social identity and psychological image issues, resonating from mistreatment in society regarding acceptance of complexion and skin tones. Analytical exercises develop critical thinking skills, highlighting elements of respect, and how to work within the legal system as a citizen of the U.S.A. ¿If we don¿t love our own history, we will be history.¿ ¿ Ms. Dicus."Learning history can open our eyes to the truth. There's so much that we assume that upon closer examination turns out to be false or misleading. Ms. Discus's uncovering of the real history of the California state seal is a breathtaking example of how one person can advance our understanding of our past and present and lead us into a more enlightened future." ¿Thomas Jefferson School of Law Professor Steve Semeraro
Author : Olivia Allen-Price
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797216392
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)
Download or read book Bay Curious written by Olivia Allen-Price and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curious about the San Francisco Bay Area? With explorations into unique local legends, interesting landmarks, and uncovered histories, Bay Curious is a fun, quirky guide to the secret stories of the Bay Area for visitors, newcomers, and California natives alike. Who was America's first and only Emperor? Why are there ships buried under the streets of San Francisco? Was the word "hella" really created in the East Bay? Bay Curious brings you the answers to these questions and much more through fun and fascinating illustrated deep-dives into hidden gems of Bay Area trivia, history, and culture. Based on the award-winning KQED podcast of the same name, Bay Curious brings a fresh eye to some of its most popular pieces and expands to cover stories unique to this book. With subjects ranging from Marin's redwood forests to the Winchester Mystery House, from the Black Panther Party's school program to the invention of the Mai Tai, Bay Curious gives you the entertaining and informative, weird and wonderful true stories of the San Francisco Bay Area. NOT YOUR AVERAGE GUIDEBOOK: Bay Curious takes a unique approach to exploring the Bay Area through its lesser known but just as fascinating stories, taking readers on a reportorial rather than literal tour. BEYOND THE PODCAST: With 49 entries—inspired by the famous 49-Mile Drive—Bay Curious includes a combination of updated popular episodes from the podcast and brand-new, never-before-heard stories researched for the book, plus fun illustrations and irresistible trivia sidebars. GIFT OR SELF-PURCHASE FOR SF ENTHUSIASTS: For anyone living in San Francisco or visiting with a goal of getting beyond the beaten tourist path, this volume holds a treasure trove of inspiration for an armchair adventure or self-guided tour. Perfect for: Bay Area locals and new arrivals A fun and unique San Francisco reference book for tourists and visitors Fans of the KQED podcast History buffs Anyone who enjoys unexpected, quirky true stories
Author : Michael A. Sawyers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780870125607
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (256 download)
Download or read book Native Queen written by Michael A. Sawyers and published by . This book was released on 1996-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for the avid hunter & fisherman. It is full of adventure in the outdoors. The author adds humor with each story he tells about experiences he has had through the years with hunting & fishing. If you love nature & enjoy hunting & fishing, this book is for you. Since 1979, Michael Sawyers has published his weekly newspaper column, "Hunting & Fishing" in the Cumberland (MD) TIMES-NEWS. Through 1995 it has won ten awards from the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association & two prestigious Mark Twain Awards from the Associated Press.
Author : Virginia M. Bouvier
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 9780816524464
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (244 download)
Download or read book Women and the Conquest of California, 1542-1840 written by Virginia M. Bouvier and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Studies of the Spanish conquest in the Americas traditionally have explained European-Indian encounters in terms of such factors as geography, timing, and the charisma of individual conquistadores. Yet by reconsidering this history from the perspective of gender roles and relations, we see that gender ideology was a key ingredient in the glue that held the conquest together and in turn shaped indigenous behavior toward the conquerors. This book tells the hidden story of women during the missionization of California. It shows what it was like for women to live and work on that frontierÑand how race, religion, age, and ethnicity shaped female experiences. It explores the suppression of women's experiences and cultural resistance to domination, and reveals the many codes of silence regarding the use of force at the missions, the treatment of women, indigenous ceremonies, sexuality, and dreams. Virginia Bouvier has combed a vast array of sourcesÑ including mission records, journals of explorers and missionaries, novels of chivalry, and oral historiesÑ and has discovered that female participation in the colonization of California was greater and earlier than most historians have recognized. Viewing the conquest through the prism of gender, Bouvier gives new meaning to the settling of new lands and attempts to convert indigenous peoples. By analyzing the participation of womenÑ both Hispanic and IndianÑ in the maintenance of or resistance to the mission system, Bouvier restores them to the narrative of the conquest, colonization, and evangelization of California. And by bringing these voices into the chorus of history, she creates new harmonies and dissonances that alter and enhance our understanding of both the experience and meaning of conquest.
Author : John McPhee
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 9780374706029
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (6 download)
Download or read book Assembling California written by John McPhee and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At various times in a span of fifteen years, John McPhee made geological field surveys in the company of Eldridge Moores, a tectonicist at the University of California at Davis. The result of these trips is Assembling California, a cross-section in human and geologic time, from Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada through the golden foothills of the Mother Lode and across the Great Central Valley to the wine country of the Coast Ranges, the rock of San Francisco, and the San Andreas family of faults. The two disparate time scales occasionally intersect—in the gold disruptions of the nineteenth century no less than in the earthquakes of the twentieth—and always with relevance to a newly understood geologic history in which half a dozen large and separate pieces of country are seen to have drifted in from far and near to coalesce as California. McPhee and Moores also journeyed to remote mountains of Arizona and to Cyprus and northern Greece, where rock of the deep-ocean floor has been transported into continental settings, as it has in California. Global in scope and a delight to read, Assembling California is a sweeping narrative of maps in motion, of evolving and dissolving lands.
Author : Joy Cowley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927285169
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (851 download)
Download or read book Morning Bath written by Joy Cowley and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
