California Collection - Braille Institute of America

Island and Ports of California: A Guide to Coastal California
CBB-0838
by Duncan Gleason
The author tells the story of each island and every important harbor
town from San Diego to Humboldt Bay. His anecdotes about the
settling and growth of California, fastest-growing state in the Union,
are historical as well as entertaining. Here for example is the story of
Catalina Island from its discovery by Juan Rodriguez-Cabrillo right up
through the Wrigley dynasty and its present day activities. The
yachting facilities of the island and of the coastal ports are fully
discussed. 1958.
Islands in the Sea CBB-1300
by William Russell
Series of 6 titles includes: “The Florida Keys,” “The Galapagos
Islands,” “Hawaii,” “Iceland,” “Taiwan,” and “The West Indies.” Each
title includes short history, people, sites and daily life. Very short for
very young readers. For grades 2-4. 1994.
Islands of California: Their History, Romance, and Physical
Characteristics CBB-0967
by Duncan Gleason
Authentic coverage of the islands off the coast of California, including:
Catalina, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel Anacapa, San Nicolas,
Santa Barbara and the Farallones. 1950.
Israel the Embattled Ally CBB-0235
by Nadav Safran
Through 30 turbulent years, the U.S. has been deeply enmeshed in
Israel's destiny. How this phenomena came to pass and how it will
affect the future are explained in this compelling history from the
United Nations 1947 resolution through Kissinger's diplomacy to
Carter's peace campaign. 1978.
It All Started with Eve BRB-10525
by Richard Armour
This a humorous, brief account of famous women and portraits of
females from Eve to Mata Hari. These thumbnail biographies are
preposterous accounts of Delilah, Cleopatra, Lady Godiva, Marie
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