Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first Edition/First Printing housed in a like dust-jacket.

From Norman Bogner, the acclaimed author of California Dreamers, comes a compelling, intimate exploration of the people and places that have shaped the Golden State over the past century. In these pages, we meet the families who have braved the Dust Bowl, the refugees who have made California their home, and the activists who have fought for change. From the farmers who pioneered the almond industry to the musicians who created the hippie culture, from the scientists who discovered the cure for polio to the activists who helped secure the rights of gays and lesbians, California Dreamers tells the story of a state that has always been open to change.; 8vo; 475 pages.