This book collects more than two hundred fascinating and rarely seen historical photographs of Palm Springs; newly digitized from the Palm Springs Historical Society's expansive archive. Featured are many Hollywood celebrities; including Sinatra and the Rat Pack; who vacationed there; the early days of the desert paradise; various architectural masterworks; such as the fabulous El Mirador Hotel and the extraordinary; outrageous; and irreverent people of Palm Springs. Historian PETER MORUZZI is the founder of the Palm Springs Modern Committee; an architectural preservation group; and the author of Havana a Before Castro: When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground; Palm Springs Holiday: A Vintage Tour from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea; and Classic Dining: Discovering America's Finest Mid-Century Restaurants. He's been infatuated with Palm Springs since his first visit in 1990. He now splits his time between his homes in Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
#948436 in Books 2012-08-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.11 x 5.50l; 1.64 #File Name: 142140625X384 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great piece of Civil War history!By Jerilyn J. LeeI am a frequent speaker on United States Colored Troops; and I'm always looking for new material to incorporate into my presentation. This book has been a joy to read. I've seen many of the pictures in this book before; and some of them I use in my Power Point as part of my program. But what I had NOT seen previously was the personal; first-hand stories behind many of the pictures.. A prime example is a picture of a single soldier from a NC regiment; the same picture I'd found years ago from the regiment in which my great great grandfather had served. Although I've had Pvt. Meekham's picture for several years; I never knew the story of his marriage to a slave girl just days before he left with his regiment. He survived the war and returned home; only to find that his wife had been sold shortly after he left. He searched for her; but never found her. Just knowing his story made the book worth the purchase; and there are many more stories of soldiers' experiences during the Civil War; and their lives afterwards. It's a great read and a wonderful source of information if you're a Civil War history buff. A great addition to my personal Civil War library.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Ron Coddington is the John Muir of Civil War photography.By Kraig McNuttAll of Ron's books are great stories filled with virtual works of art. Ron Coddington is the John Muir of Civil War photography.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. love this book !!By black mosesThe book African American faces of the civil war; is a fantastic read. I am not a reviewer by any means but this book was revealing and moved me. I am an artist and illustrate images from the civil war in particular the black soldiers. To read each individual story; adds such a crucial element that goes way beyond the photos; and I want to thank the writer and the publisher for this book. Thank you!! I will be referring this book to many; and more than likely buying it as a gift for others as well.. simply beautiful...
