Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho: The Fabulous History Of Los Dos Pueblos is a book written by Walker A. Tompkins that explores the fascinating history of the Los Dos Pueblos ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The book provides a detailed account of the ranch's origins, its development over time, and the many colorful characters who have played a role in its history.The story of Los Dos Pueblos begins in the early 19th century, when the land was owned by the Spanish government and used as a grazing ground for cattle. Over time ...
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Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho: The Fabulous History Of Los Dos Pueblos is a book written by Walker A. Tompkins that explores the fascinating history of the Los Dos Pueblos ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The book provides a detailed account of the ranch's origins, its development over time, and the many colorful characters who have played a role in its history.The story of Los Dos Pueblos begins in the early 19th century, when the land was owned by the Spanish government and used as a grazing ground for cattle. Over time, the ranch was acquired by a number of wealthy landowners, including the famous Hollywood actor Douglas Fairbanks Sr.Throughout its history, Los Dos Pueblos has been home to a wide variety of people, from wealthy landowners to hardworking ranch hands. The book explores the lives of these individuals, as well as the many challenges they faced over the years, including droughts, wildfires, and economic downturns.In addition to its historical content, Santa Barbara's Royal Rancho: The Fabulous History Of Los Dos Pueblos also features a wealth of photographs, maps, and other illustrations that help bring the story to life. Whether you are a history buff, a fan of California's rich ranching heritage, or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating piece of American history, this book is sure to provide a compelling and informative read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Fine shape with no markings or wear-but no dust jacket. Pictorial cloth, map end papers, and illustrated. Index and bibliography.
