4.0 von 5 Sternen
Editorial Comments in Travel Book, 15. April 2000
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Rezension bezieht sich auf: Southern California Handbook. Moon Travel Handbooks (Taschenbuch)
Ms. Weir provided us with concise and valuable travel and touring information. However, my opinion is that her personal and unsubstantiated views on the state of ecology and politics of California are inappropriate in this type of handbook.
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5.0 von 5 Sternen
Witty, informative, fun and sometimes sobering..., 26. August 1999
Rezension bezieht sich auf: Southern California Handbook. Moon Travel Handbooks (Taschenbuch)
As soon as you open this book you realize that this is unlike any other travel guide ever written. From the author's disection of California's myths to special topics such as the effects of immigration on Southern California's political, social and economic climate, this book makes California real for any reader.
It is clear that a great deal of time was spent learning to understand Southern California. While most people think that "L.A." runs from the Tehachapis to San Diego, Ms. Weir is able to describe the differences between L.A. and Orange counties perfectly (and humorously).
Fear not that this book doesn't also contain all the sights, activities, museums, parks, beaches, festivals, parades, amusement parks, restaurants, hotels, motels and B&Bs that the others have... you will not be short-changed.
Ms. Weir puts this odd mix of history, culture, politics and practical information together with a style and flare not seen in most novels, let alone travel guides. Wherever your travels take you, you will read this book cover to cover.
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