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Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865

By: John W. Robinson

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Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865

By: John W. Robinson

Most accounts of California’s role in the Civil War focus on the northern part of the state, San Francisco in particular. In Los Angeles in Civil War Days, John W. Robinson looks to the southern half and offers an enlightening sketch of Los Angeles and its people, politics, and economic trends from 1860 to 1865. Drawing on contemporary reports in the Los AngelesStar,Southern News, and other sources, Robinson shows how the war came to Los Angeles and narrates the struggle between the pro-Southern faction and the Unionists. Los Angeles in the early 1860s was a developing town, lacking many of the refinements of civilization that San Francisco then enjoyed, and was much smaller than the bustling metropolis we know today. The book focuses on the effects of the war on Los Angeles, but Robinson also considers social and economic problems to provide a broader view of the community and its place in the nation. The Conscription Act and devalued greenbacks encited public unrest, and the cattle-killing drought of 1862–64, a smallpox epidemic, and recurrent vigilantism challenged Angelenos as well. California historians and those interested in the city’s historical record will find this book a fascinating addition to the body of California’s Civil War history.

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188

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806189371

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9780806189376

San Bernardino Mountain Trails

100 Hikes in Southern California

By: John W. Robinson,David Money Harris

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San Bernardino Mountain Trails

100 Hikes in Southern California

By: John W. Robinson,David Money Harris

Discover the best of San Bernardino National Forest with this authoritative guide to 100 unforgettable hikes. Southern California’s highest and most rugged mountains are in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto ranges, in a unique region where wildly varied naturescapes—desert cactus and pine trees, snowcapped peaks and palm oases—are found in close proximity. With the Pacific Crest Trail weaving its way through the mountains and desert, there are endless opportunities to explore Southern California trails. After more than 50 years in print, San Bernardino Mountain Trails remains the bible for Southern California hikers. This updated guide by veteran hiker and author David Money Harris contains new trips, as well as old favorites. This edition brings John Robinson’s classic guide up to date with the latest trail conditions. Eight old trails, especially in areas that have become overgrown after fire damage, have been replaced with recently built or more heavily used trails. Inside you’ll find: 100 hikes that traverse San Bernardino National Forest, the Santa Rosa Mountains, and the San Jacinto Mountains Details about each hike’s features and a description of the trail At-a-glance information about length, difficulty, and more “Overview of Hikes” chart that shows which trips are best suited for kids, dogs, mountain biking, and backpacking San Bernardino Mountain Trails is noted for its comprehensive coverage of the San Bernardino, San Jacinto, and Santa Rosa mountains and its meticulously researched history of the ranges. Get to know the area before you explore it, and find the best trips for your skill level and interests.

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290

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Wilderness Press

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0899978088

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9780899978086

History of the Worsted Manufacture in England

By: John James

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History of the Worsted Manufacture in England

By: John James

First Published in 1968. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Psychology Press

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0714613991

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9780714613994

Smarter Than Their Machines

Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing

By: John Cullinane

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Smarter Than Their Machines

Oral Histories of Pioneers in Interactive Computing

By: John Cullinane

Smarter Than Their Machines: Oral Histories of the Pioneers of Interactive Computing is based on oral histories archived at the Charles Babbage Institute, University of Minnesota. Included are the oral histories of some key pioneers of the computer industry selected by John that led to interactive computing, such as Richard Bloch, Gene Amdahl, Herbert W. Robinson, Sam Wyly, J.C.R. Licklider, Ivan Sutherland, Larry Roberts, Robert Kahn, Marvin Minsky, Michael Dertouzos, and Joseph Traub, as well as his own. John has woven them together via introductions that is, in essence, a personal walk down the computer industry road. John had the unique advantage of having been part of, or witness to, much of the history contained in these oral histories beginning as a co-op student at Arthur D. Little, Inc., in the 1950’s. Eventually, he would become a pioneer in his own right by creating the computer industry's first successful software products company (Cullinane Corporation). However, an added benefit of reading these oral histories is that they contain important messages for our leaders of today, at all levels, including that government, industry, and academia can accomplish great things when working together in an effective way. This is how the computer industry was created, which then led to the Internet, both totally unanticipated just 75 years ago.

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381

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Morgan & Claypool Publishers

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1627055525

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9781627055529

Wicomico County and Delmar in Vintage Postcards

By: John E. Jacob

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Wicomico County and Delmar in Vintage Postcards

By: John E. Jacob

From the 1890s through the 1920s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of Wicomico County and Delmar showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available.

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Arcadia Publishing

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0738500003

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Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865

Los Angeles in Civil War Days, 1860-1865

San Bernardino Mountain Trails

San Bernardino Mountain Trails

History of the Worsted Manufacture in England

History of the Worsted Manufacture in England

Smarter Than Their Machines

Smarter Than Their Machines

Wicomico County and Delmar in Vintage Postcards

Wicomico County and Delmar in Vintage Postcards

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