Written By Ken Hulsey
"From the beginning, California promised much. While yet barely a name on the map, it entered American awareness as a symbol of renewal. It was a final frontier: of geography and of expectation."One of Starr's most frequently cited quotes appears in the preface of his 1973 book, "Americans and the California Dream 1850 - 1915." Curious about the quote, I managed to find a PDF version of the book and browsed through several chapters. I must say, it's a fantastic retelling of California's history. While the original quote caught my attention, I also discovered an excerpt that is equally thought-provoking!