Pasadena: A Natural History

From its earliest years, the town of Pasadena has been richly endowed by nature. The abundant sunshine, dramatic mountains, and sparkling streams invited settlers to a near-paradise. Health seekers and wealth seekers arrived, amazed at the mild climate where just about anything would grow. Agriculture thrived, and Pasadenans loved the canyons and the wild edges of their community. Today Pasadena is a sophisticated city but still fringed with large natural areas: the Arroyo Seco on the west, Eaton Canyon on the east, and the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Parks and native plant gardens preserve gems of nature within the city. Pasadena's natural history is not just a memory of the past but a living companion for the present.

Author: Elizabeth Pomeroy
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 10/10/2007
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.54w x 0.35d
ISBN13: 9780738555676
ISBN10: 0738555673
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