Santa Barbara: Another Harbortown History

A brief but informative Santa Barbara history! This lovely 93 page soft cover book offers an intriguing exploration of Santa Barbara’s past, from its founding to the major events that have transformed the face of the town. 

Chapters: The Arrival of the Europeans, Mexico Ushers in the Cowboy Era, The Americans Arrive, Nineteenth Century America, Welcoming the 20th Century, Earthquake Spurs Transformation, A Santa Barbara Dilemma: To Grow or Not to Grow.

Written by Gayle Baker, Ph.D. Cover art by Larry Iwerks.