A Year And A Day; Westwood Village, Westwood Hills

von John Steven McGroarty

22 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Step into the storied heart of early twentieth-century Los Angeles, where the hills and avenues of Westwood come alive through the eyes of John Steven McGroarty. A Year And A Day; Westwood Village, Westwood Hills is more than a window into the past - it is a living testament to the spirit of a neighbourhood in the making. Here, the rhythms of daily life, the quirks of local character, and the sweep of California's transformation are captured in vivid, thoughtful essays. Every page invites you to linger. This is local history nonfiction at its most evocative. McGroarty, celebrated for his deep affection for California, crafts a mosaic of memories and observations that illuminate the emergence of Westwood Village and Westwood Hills as iconic Los Angeles neighbourhoods. His writing weaves together the landscape and the lives that shaped it, offering both casual readers and serious students of regional history a rare, first-hand perspective. These essays are essential reading for anyone drawn to westwood village history, westwood hills history, or the broader story of early 20th century California. For local historians, this reprint becomes an indispensable reference; for collectors, it stands as a classic reprint edition worthy of pride of place. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a lifelong Angeleno, a lover of historical nonfiction essays, or a newcomer seeking the roots of California's communities, A Year And A Day; Westwood Village, Westwood Hills offers a timeless journey into the soul of Westwood Los Angeles.

• ISBN: 9789354411205
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.02.2021
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Alpha Edition