His first original book in nearly thirty years, but also sadly his last, Back Roads to the California Coast is Earl Thollander’s final tribute to the back roads in his beloved home state. “One can live a lifetime in California and not know it,” Thollander said, and then he set out with traveling partner and co-author Herb McGrew to depict fifteen of the state’s most enchanting scenic byways, those that travel to and along the coast. With full-color illustrations throughout in Thollander’s inimitable style, and described with engaging narrative by McGrew, these drives are through country that is stunning and dramatic: the mystical Ojai Valley to Ventura; Carmel Valley to Big Sur; and the wine-lover’s favorite, Highway 128 through Napa Valley to Mendocino. No other California guidebook is organized using roads to the coast, which makes this the perfect gift for anyone devoted to the enjoyment of meandering about the Golden State.
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Earl's simple but elaborate paintings and sketches make me want to do the same. This book is especially dear because I live in this area and now hope to experience the feast he so eloquently laid out.
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Through desert and mountains to a classic Southern California meeting with the sea. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Santa Maria, San Francisco, Carmel Valley, Fort Bragg, King City, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Salton Sea, Lost Coast, Paso Robles, Fort Bidwell, Los Olivos, Morro Bay, San Andreas Fault, San Antonio de Padua, Shelter Cove, Avila Beach, Graton Road, Hearst Castle, Lucas Valley Road, Modoc County, Pescadero Road, Russian River, Three Points, West Coast New!
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Santa Maria, San Francisco, Carmel Valley, Fort Bragg, King City, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Salton Sea, Lost Coast, Paso Robles, Fort Bidwell, Los Olivos, Morro Bay, San Andreas Fault, San Antonio de Padua, Shelter Cove, Avila Beach, Graton Road, Hearst Castle, Lucas Valley Road, Modoc County, Pescadero Road, Russian River, Three Points, West Coast New!
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- Field Guide to the Birds; Eastern land and water birds by Roger Tory Peterson in Front Matter
- Northern California by Sunset Books in Front Matter
- Santa Barbara County by Automobile Club of Southern California on page 19
- Northern California Handbook (Moon Handbooks Northern California) by Kim Weir in Front Matter
- Wild Cards, Ace in the Hole: Wild Cards (Wild Cards, Book 1) (Volume 1) by George R.R. Martin on page 104
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