California's El Camino Real and Its Historic Bells (Sunbelt Cultural Heritage Books) [Paperback]

Max Kurillo (Author), Erline Tuttle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000 | Series: Sunbelt Cultural Heritage Books

California's El Camino Real And Its Historic Bells is the first book to document the birth and growth of El Camino Real. This is a story of the birth of the bells that have marked El Camino Real for almost a century and of the work of the many women's organizations that made this extraordinary achievement possible. This book follows the evolution of California's El Camino Real and tells of the times when this ancient road was almost lost, and how it was rescued by the women of California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 125 pages
• Publisher: Sunbelt Publications; 1 edition (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0932653375
• ISBN-13: 978-0932653376
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The first book to document the growth of El Camino Real March 1, 2001

By Midwest Book Review

Format:Paperback

California's El Camino Real is the first book to document the growth of El Camino Real and the bells which have marked it for almost a century. Collections strong in California history won't want to miss this coverage: it includes numerous vintage black and white photos, maps, and a smooth coverage of the bells and the El Camino's changing history.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars a fascinating trip on my favorite road February 5, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I've always loved el camino since I was a kid so I wasn't sure I had anything to learn about it--boy was I wrong! There is such a wealth of history that I knew nothing about, and this book has it all! Now I can appreciate the road's famous marker bells so much more, knowing how much hard work went into them. I bet a lot of hard work went into this book too, and I am grateful to Mr Kurillo and Ms Tuttle.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of America's pioneer roads November 5, 2004

By Thomas L. Magness

Format:Paperback

When you drive up the "left coast" in California, whether it be along Interstate 5 in the San Diego area, old U. S. Highway 101 or California State Highway 1, you see the familiar mission bells. This book tells the story behind those bells and one of America's great pathways. This road was originally blazed to connect California's mission system, and is a good reference point for a visit to any or all of the missions.