Sleeping Giant: An Illustrated History of Southern California's Inland Empire
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Book Description
Sleeping Giant is a thoughtful and robust narrative of the Inland Empire's transition from a wild desert wilderness held togther by nothing more than sagebrush and adobes to the vibrant economic and industrial engine that it is today.
The book is a reservoir of stories of the early years and include the more than a history of the waning days of the Wild West. It traces the monumental transformation of the region in its passage through times of pioneer settlement, the dawn of an agrarian age, and the development of railroads and industry. Sleeping Giant also recounts the social and economic revolution of a century. Early-day architecture of both commercial buildings and homes is examined.
Lavishly illustrated with vintage photographs, concludes with a chapter that heralds an ever-promising future for the people of the Inland Empire, who are so proud of their rich and colorful past.
About the Author
Rob. L. Wagner is a longtime Inland Empire newspaper reporter and editor. He has worked for a variety of newspapers in the area including Corona's Daily Independent, Ontario's Daily Report, San Gabriel's Valley Tribune, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, and Stockton's Record. Sleeping Giant is Wagner's 19th book. He has previously authored books on automotive, film, regional, and journalism history.
Sleeping Giant: An Illustrated History of Southern California's Inland Empire,Rob Leicester Wagner,Stephens Press,1932173072,California - Local History,General,History,History - General History,History: American,Natural History,United States - State & Local - General
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