What would Americans do without California? Well, for one thing, they wouldn't have so much fun--after all, California is the birthplace of the Frisbee, Barbie dolls, skateboards, and video arcade games. And they wouldn't eat so well: we can thank the Golden State for such goodies as Popsicles, McDonald's hamburgers, canned tuna fish, and even fortune cookies. And they would probably be working and learning a little more slowly if Silicon Valley, the birthplace of the personal computer, didn't exist. Now, if you just let go of your computer mouse, put down your martini, and slip into your Jacuzzi (all California originals), you'll enjoy learning about some other California "firsts." Technology, aviation, transportation, religion, fashion, entertainment--California has produced firsts in all of these areas, and many more. And most of the developments have taken place only since the mid-19th century --another golden achievement for the Golden State.
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TERI DAVIS GREENBERG, a native Californian, is a freelance writer, editor, poet, and songwriter. She lives with her family in Southern California's Santa Clarita Valley, near the site of the nation's first gold rush.
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This review is from: California Firsts: The Famous, Infamous, and Quirky of the Golden State (Paperback)
California Firsts does just what its title promises it will: recount the many ways in which California has made original contributions to American life (and the life of the world, for that matter). Freeways and television, lasers and the Internet, fast food, fortune cookies, Popsicles and more all made their debut here-and that is just the beginning.
This is an engaging read and one that gives you the lowdown on many of the areas in which California has led the way in enhancing life around the globe, but there are areas it misses, too. You also need to read Carl Palm's The Great California Story: Real-Life Roots of an American Legend, to get the full picture. Taken together, however, these two cover the territory.
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A fine leisure choice,
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This review is from: California Firsts: The Famous, Infamous, and Quirky of the Golden State (Paperback)
What would Americans do without California? The state was the birthplace of the Frisbee, Barbie Dolls, and canned tuna, among others. California Firsts: The Famous, Infamous, and Quirky of the Golden State charts the odd and fun innovations and innovators of the state, blending black and white vintage photos with a lively coverage of the state's achievements. A fine leisure choice.
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