County Of San Diego - Theodore Strong Van Dyke - Bog

""County of San Diego: The Italy of Southern California"" is a historical book written by Theodore Strong Van Dyke in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the geography, climate, history, and culture of San Diego County in Southern California. The author describes the county as the ""Italy of America"" due to its Mediterranean climate, rolling hills, and beautiful coastline. The book covers topics such as the early history of San Diego, the arrival of the Spanish and their influence on the region, the establishment of the mission system, and the growth of the city of San Diego. The author also describes the county's flora and fauna, including its diverse plant life and the abundance of wildlife such as bears, deer, and mountain lions. The book includes illustrations and maps that provide a visual representation of the county's landscape and history. Overall, ""County of San Diego: The Italy of Southern California"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of San Diego County and Southern California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.