TPDS meeting, Feb 21, 2004
Prolific writer and historian Adam Collings spoke to the general membership on a chilly February Saturday. Collings considers his latest book, "California, West of the West," the compilation of his life's work.
Mr. Collings began his writing career by penning "Sendero, The Complete Guide to Orange County California."
After selling 60,000 copies he went on to write guides for San Diego and other local areas.
Adam's keen interest in California history was sparked while living in Santiago, Chile when he came across an account of California's "discovery" by Spanish Conquistadors.
In South America Mr. Collings not only "survived" the overthrow of the Allende government but
became acquainted with the Franciscan Order that had played such an integral role in launching California as we know it today.
Years later Adam would be granted access to the Franciscan Archives in Santa Barbara, California.
He has also relied upon private collections, including that of his own, as well as those of the
Southwest Museum, Bancoft Library at UC Berkeley, et al to pursue his studies.
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Prolific writer and historian Adam Collings spoke to the general membership on a chilly February Saturday. Collings considers his latest book, "California, West of the West," the compilation of his life's work.
Mr. Collings began his writing career by penning "Sendero, The Complete Guide to Orange County California."
After selling 60,000 copies he went on to write guides for San Diego and other local areas.
Adam's keen interest in California history was sparked while living in Santiago, Chile when he came across an account of California's "discovery" by Spanish Conquistadors.
In South America Mr. Collings not only "survived" the overthrow of the Allende government but
became acquainted with the Franciscan Order that had played such an integral role in launching California as we know it today.
Years later Adam would be granted access to the Franciscan Archives in Santa Barbara, California.
He has also relied upon private collections, including that of his own, as well as those of the
Southwest Museum, Bancoft Library at UC Berkeley, et al to pursue his studies.
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