Author, James Tejani to Discuss His Award-Winning Book, A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth
Join us on Saturday, January 17 at 11am in the Banning Historic Barn to hear renowned local author, James Tejani tell the untold story of the Port of Los Angeles and its origins. This first of its kind book tells how America’s global gateway – the busiest container port in the Western hemisphere – came to be from mud and salt marsh. This is a tale of Mexican ranchers, imperialist politicians, US explorers, railroad speculators, and the prize they fought over – San Pedro Bay’s estuary. Don’t miss it!