Bibliograph

Inlandia, a literary journey through California's Inland Empire, edited by Gayle Wattawa ; with an introduction by Susan Straight

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Label

Inlandia, a literary journey through California's Inland Empire, edited by Gayle Wattawa ; with an introduction by Susan Straight

Language

eng

resource.governmentPublication

government publication of a state province territory dependency etc

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Inlandia

Oclc number

71322188

Responsibility statement

edited by Gayle Wattawa ; with an introduction by Susan Straight

Series statement

A California legacy book

Sub title

a literary journey through California's Inland Empire

Summary

A land of dramatic landscapes and increasingly dynamic human developments, the Inland Empire is becoming much more than just "the area east of Los Angeles." As tract homes creep over desert areas once thought uninhabitable, the region--comprised of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties--is one of the fastest growing regions in America. Unique in its own history and a microcosm of America at large, it is a land of startling racial, socio-economic, and ideological diversity that has long produced innovative and passionate writing. Inlandia is a study of the journey of a people bound by geography yet striving for self-identity and artistic recognition, and of a land that is becoming both more prosperous and endangered. Over eighty writers are represented in the anthology, with material ranging from Indian stories and early explorers' narratives to pieces written by local emerging authors.--From publisher description

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