Sixty Years in Southern California 1853-1913
Author(s): Harris Newmark
Genre(s): Modern (19th C), Modern (20th C)
Number of Chapters: 42
Length: 22 hours and 41 minutes
Language: English
Harris Newmark was personally acquainted with every person and family involved in the founding of the city of Los Angeles, California. He gathers into this well-written book his reminiscences of the period from 1853 to 1913, as Los Angeles developed from a tiny village surrounded by great ranchos into a modern city. This book is a fascinating treasure trove of information for anyone who lives in Los Angeles. ***NOTE: It should be noted that there is language within this book that was commonplace during the time this book was written that is often considered offensive today.***(Summary by PJ Landau, Note by KHand)