by Jeannine L. Pedersen (Author), Catalina Island Museum (Author)
Throughout its history, the 76-square-mile island of Catalina has played host to Native Americans, smugglers, otter hunters, ranchers, miners, entrepreneurs, vacationers, movie stars, and nature enthusiasts.
William Wrigley Jr. (of chewing-gum fame) bought the island in 1919 and later constructed the recognizable casino building, which was never used for gambling but instead became one of the best-known ballrooms in America. In the 1970s, the Wrigley family deeded 88 percent of the island to the Catalina Island Conservancy, which protects the natural state of the island and its inhabitants. Today nearly one million tourists visit annually to take in the fishing, parasailing, glass-bottomed tour boating, scuba diving, cycling, camping, galleries, shopping, and dining.
Author Biography
Author Jeannine L. Pedersen of the Catalina Island Museum has drawn from the museum's extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia to create this nostalgic look at the island of romance, romance, romance.
Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.6 x 6.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 15, 2004
