Historic Bay Area Visionaries (American Chronicles)

For centuries, California's environment has nurtured remarkable people. Ohlone Lope Inigo found a way to protect his family in troubled times on the shores of San Francisco Bay. Pioneer Juana Briones made a fortune from her rancho yet took the time to care for those in need. Innovator Thomas Foon Chew discovered a climate for success, in spite of the obstacles. Around the region that became Silicon Valley, filmmaker Charlie Chaplin found inspiration, poet Robert Louis Stevenson uncovered adventure and Sarah Winchester built a house that would intrigue people long after she was gone. Author Robin Chapman shares fascinating tales of those who exemplify the enterprising spirit of the Golden State.--Back cover.

• | Author: Robin Chapman
• | Publisher: The History Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 15, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 176 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Business & Economics
• | ISBN-10: 1467139068
• | ISBN-13: 9781467139069