Neely, Nick
Summary: "In Alta California, Nick Neely chronicles his 650-mile trek on foot from San Diego to San Francisco, following the route of the first overland Spanish expedition into what was soon called Alta California. Led by Gaspar de Portolá in 1769, the expeditionsketched a route that would become, in part, the famous El Camino Real. It laid the foundation for the Golden State we know today, a place that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Counterpoint 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.9404 NEESummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010