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Sleeping Giant: An Illustrated History of Southern California's Inland Empire

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Rob Leicester Wagner has put together a magnificent book, containing a good narrative and delightful photographs, about one of the fastest-growing areas in the country which still maintains a sense of character and place, unlike many locations in southern California which have grown and changed through the years. There is still to this day a sense of openness and freedom in the Inland Empire, compared to the more densely populated areas along the coast. And the more moderate housing costs continue to attract residents who are willing to brave commutes to jobs in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.

As an author and historian of the book "Southern California Miscellany", I live in the Inland Empire of So-Cal and I appreciate this wonderful book for leaving no stone unturned in conveying a thoughtful and entertaining account of the Inland Empire.

This is an extraordinary book I spotted in a local bookstore.
Immediately I knew that I had to get "Sleeping Giant: An
Illustrated History of Southern California's Inland Empire"
for my son-in-law's Christmas.
The format is inviting, table-top size, and the vintage photographs have been selected with care.
The book was placed in a sturdy white custom-sized box by the
publisher.
Great book! Would recommend to anyone interested in the early
history of Southern California.