Siegel, Barry
Dreamers and Schemers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520298583
- author:
- Siegel, Barry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 229mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- History Sports Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The 1932 Olympic Games had a profound impact on Los Angeles, transforming it from a dusty outpost into a global metropolis. At the heart of this transformation was William May Garland, a prominent figure in early Los Angeles who played a crucial role in staging the games. Garland's vision for hosting the Olympics provides a unique window into a particular time and place, revealing the grit and imagination that shaped California history. This book tells the story of Garland's quest to bring the Games to Los Angeles, and how it had far-reaching consequences for the city and its people. Through Garland's story, historian Barry Siegel sheds light on an important chapter in American history, one that highlights the power of vision and determination in shaping a city's destiny.
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