California [antikvár]

important to know something of the state's past. The first section, therefore, covers California s wide-ranging history and lively culture in author-itative essays written by experts. ¦ The main Places section, broken down into Northern and Southern California, provides a full run-down of all the attractions and destinations worth seeing, plus telephone numbers and opening hours when necessary. The places of major interest are cross-referenced by number or letter with full-color maps. V isitors instinctively understand "Eureka," California's state motto, when they first discover this rich and varied region. The word means: "I have found it." With its mountains, redwood forests, beaches, cosmopolitan cities and - not least - its well-known íifestyles, California is one of the world's most exciting travel destinations. The Golden State, if separated from the rest of the US, would rank among the world's ten richest countries, and would support an economy that would be roughly equivalent to thatof Canada. How to use this book We were determined to produce a guide that would bring this fascinating region into focus. Fortunately, Insight Guides has one great advantage: the series' already proven formula of highly informative and well-written text paired with a fresh and exciting photojournalistic approach. The books are carefully structured, both to convey a better understanding of the region and its culture, and to guide readers through its best sights and activities: ¦ To truly understand modern California, it's