This concise, but comprehensive, story of San Diego is the fifth in the HarborTown History series. From its early history as a tribal homeland and its days of Mexican ranchos through the parade of entrepreneurs who transformed it into the lovely city it is today, its history is one of dreams, failures, trials, triumphs. From its earliest mission days to entrepreneurial disasters and successes, San Diego's story is rich with tales of its amazing Hotel del Coronado, fervent pursuit of transportation links, and wooing the military. The only compact, complete history of San Diego available, this book is a must for visitors and residents alike.
This concise, but comprehensive, story of San Diego is the fifth in the HarborTown History series. From its early history as a tribal homeland and its days of Mexican ranchos through the parade of entrepreneurs who transformed it into the lovely city it is today, its history is one of dreams, failures, trials, triumphs. From its earliest mission days to entrepreneurial disasters and successes, San Diego's story is rich with tales of its amazing Hotel del Coronado, fervent pursuit of transportation links, and wooing the military. The only compact, complete history of San Diego available, this book is a must for visitors and residents alike.
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