Palm Springs Legends: Creation of a Desert Oasis - Softcover

9780932653741: Palm Springs Legends: Creation of a Desert Oasis
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Palm Springs, long a desert hideaway for celebrities, has a history as unique and varied as its residents. From the original Cahuilla inhabitants of the area, to the settlers who were drawn to the therapeutic waters of its hot springs, you will get to know the people and stories that made Palm Springs famous.

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Palm Springs—for years a desert hideaway for celebrities—has a history as unique and varied as its residents. Nestled against lofty Mt. San Jacinto, the oasis of Palm Springs was the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. In the late 1800s, white men began to arrive, seeking restorative cures in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs. The climate attracted not only respiratory patients and their families, but world-famous artists and writers who sought solace and inspiration in the palm-shaded canyons. Despite floods, droughts, and tribulations, these hardy settlers brought a modern village into being. Get to know the remarkable pioneers who left their mark on this special place. Learn the stories behind the inns, resorts, and businesses that made it famous: the Desert Inn, El Mirador, the Racquet Club, and so many others. Enjoy a historical, behind-the-scenes romp: Ride the tram, admire the Follies, meet the stars, and discover the myriad forces and diverse population that made the Palm Springs area an international destination.

Greg Niemann, a long-time journalist, is author of the award-winning Baja Legends and a memoir, Baja Fever. He currently writes the Baja Beat column, and a travel column featuring desert destinations, for the San Clemente Journal. When they are not traveling, he and his wife divide their time between homes in Cantamar, Baja California, and Palm Springs.

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Greg Niemann graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Los Angeles, and is an accredited business communicator. He was a public relations manager and publications editor with United Parcel Service for over 30 years before he retired. Niemann was president of both the Los Angeles and Orange County chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and was named Communicator of the Year by that organization. He has also served on the board of directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC).He has been a newspaper columnist and still contributes regularly to several publications. Presently, Niemann is on staff of the San Clemente Journal, writing the Baja Beat column and a travel column featuring Palm Springs and other desert destinations. Most of his articles are travel- or Baja-related, including a series on the Baja missions along with numerous fishing and off-road racing articles. Niemann’s previous books include Baja Fever and Baja Legends, which focuses on the characters, events, and locations that put Baja California on the map. Baja Legends was published in 2003, won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and is in its second printing. A popular speaker, Niemann has presented numerous slide shows and/or book signings at venues including: Barnes & Noble, Borders, Costco, Discover Baja Travel Club; Distant Lands Travel Club, BookExpo America, and the Los Angeles Festival of Books. He is a member of the Friends of the Palm Springs Library, the Palm Springs Historical Society, the Palm Springs Desert Museum, and The Living Desert in Palm Desert. He enjoys hiking in the local palm canyons and preserves and strolling around the village of Palm Springs. Niemann is a fourth generation Californian whose great grandfather at one time published the Pomona Progress and Independent. He and his wife Leila reside in Palm Springs, California, and like to spend time at their weekend home in Cantamar, Baja California, Mexico.

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  • PublisherSunbelt Pubns
  • Publication date2005
  • ISBN 10 093265374X
  • ISBN 13 9780932653741
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages286
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