About this item
There's more to Los Angeles than lights, camera, action! From the city's early, devilish days populated by missionaries, robber barons, oil wells and orange groves, Chronicles of Old Los Angeles explains how the Wild West became the Left Coast. Learn how Alta California became the 31st state, and how ethnic waves built Los Angeles - from Native Americans to Spaniards, Latinos and Asians, followed by gangsters, surfers, architects and the Hollywood pioneers who brought fame to the City of the Angels. Then, discover the city yourself with six guided walking/driving tours of LA's historic neighborhoods, profusely illustrated with color photographs and period maps.
About the Author
After regaling readers with his "Chronicles of Old New York," "Chronicles of Old Las Vegas," and "Chronicles of Old Los Angeles, author James Roman returns with an expanded Second Edition of his popular "Chronicles of Old New York." Revel in the anecdotal history of these notorious American cities.
As a writer based in Los Angeles, Mr. Roman served as Editorial Contributor to New York Living magazine for six years, and contributes regularly to publications that document emerging technology. He counts writing assignments at MGM, FOX, The Walt Disney Company, Toyota, Amtrak and IBM among his California adventures.
A frequent public speaker, he has lectured at New York University, the University of Southern California, the Real Estate Board of New York, the New York Public Library, even the Las Vegas Public Library.
Readers may spot him on re-runs of the HBO television series Six Feet Under, a break he attributes more to luck than to acumen.
