{"product_id":"2026200006253-secondhand-history-of-palo-alto-the-early-years","title":"History Of Palo Alto: The Early Years","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of local history, History of Palo Alto: The Early Years chronicles the founding and formative development of one of California's most storied cities, tracing its roots from the era of Spanish land grants and the arrival of Leland Stanford through the establishment of Stanford University and the growth of a distinct civic identity. Pamela Gullard and Nancy Lund draw on meticulous research to present the social, cultural, and political forces that shaped Palo Alto's early character, painting a vivid portrait of the pioneering residents, civic leaders, and institutions that laid the groundwork for the city's future. Written with an accessible and affectionate tone, the narrative illustrates how a small agricultural community transformed into a thriving university town at the edge of the San Francisco Bay. This authoritative local history is an indispensable resource for residents, historians, and anyone captivated by the origins of the region that would eventually become the heart of Silicon Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826056769755,"sku":"2026200006253-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ad5be00b-e82c-4a99-9b98-9a9b60a4a311.png?v=1780311747","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006253-secondhand-history-of-palo-alto-the-early-years","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}