Irving J. Gill, Architect By Bruce Kamerling
A fine book on a forgotten architect and a timely reminder of the rich cultural history of Southern California.
Soft Cover. 8 1/2" x 10" x 1/2". - $24.95

Southern California Miscellany By Elizabeth Cox
Over 50 fascinating, informative and entertaining short stories, tales of Southern California History from 1800 to 1920 with a dozen photographs. Plus Authentic Old California recipes, and sightseeing tips for revisiting history through self-guided tours.
Soft cover. 6" x 9" x 3/8" - $15.95

Fortunes are for the Few
Fortunes Are For The Few (Letters of a Forty-niner) by Charles William Churchill
What did it actually mean to be a Forty-niner in the California gold fields? Illustrated with photographs and drawings of the Gold Rush period.
Size 9 1/4" x 6 1/8" x 1/2", 160 pages - $12.50

Tangible Memories Californians and Their Gardens (1800 - 1950)
By Judith M. Taylor M.D. and Harry M. Butterfield
California may be the golden state but it is also a garden state. Innumerable gardens have been made since the Europeans first came, started from the Franciscan missionaries. This book discusses many simple but beautiful gardens created by waves of immigrants. The nature and style of domestic and private gardens shape the landscape of cities and towns just as much as large civic architectural achievements.
Soft cover. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 1" - $24.95

Coronado: The Enchanted Island
By Katherine Eitzen Carlin and Ray Brandes
This story is the history of a development - a city and hotel - and life of its people inspired by a real estate boom, an ocean beach, and the added attraction of an excellent year-round climate. There was a great deal of wealth a social prestige nestled within its realm. The islanders were bound to a common interest: their loyalty to their own Coronado and the great Hotel Del, the hub of the city's existence.

Coronado: We Remember By Ray Brandes
Stories about people, families who left their names written in history, development, and preservation of the Enchanted Island. One story may well bring a flood of tears; an anecdote well told, will do the same. This is a book to be hugged by grandparents who sit with their grandchildren and travel through time and space together.
Soft Cover 9" x 12" x 1" - $15.00

Hotel Coronado Cookbook By Beverly Bass
A selection of more than 200 gourmet to casual recipes, even some celebrity favorites. Hard-backed book features a picture of the landmark Hotel Del Coronado on the cover.
Signed by the author.
Hard Cover 9" x 12" x 1/8" - $32.95

Simple and Smashing Cookbook By Beverly Bass
A collection of recipes for easily holiday entertaining. Signed by the author.
Soft Cover, Spiral Bound 6 " x 9" x 1/4" - $9.95

San Diego, Where California Began
A concise history of San Diego written by Senator James R. Mills who has had a profound effect on historical preservation in San Diego and the nation. He introduced the Mills Act which provides tax relief to owners of historic homes to aid in the cost of preservation. A noted historian, author and preservationist Senator Mills is now retired in Coronado.
Soft Cover. 7.8 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches - $9.95

Aviation in San Diego
From Ryan to Consolidated, Curtiss to Lindbergh, and everything in between, Aviation in San Diego is the preeminent photographic record of flight in America's Finest City.
$19.95

San Diego's North Island
North Island has been officially recognised as the "Bithplace of Naval Aviation". Many aviation Firsts have occurred here including the first seaplane flight in 1911, the first mid-air refueling in1923, and the first non-stop intercontinental flight in 1923.
$19.95

Surfing in San Diego
Enjoy this "pictoral journey of surfiing in San Diego from mid-1900's to mid-1960." The big names and the big boards - it's all in there!
$19.98