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California

A History

by Kevin Starr · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

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And the other one I think is um California by Kevin star Kevin star was our librarian our state librarian and he has written more books on California than anyone.
Arnold Schwarzenegger · The Tim Ferriss Show · Feb 2015 Listen at 1:03:24

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California by Kevin Starr is a comprehensive historical work detailing the rich and complex development of the American Golden State. On the podcast The Tim Ferriss Show, guest Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended this book alongside other titles as exceptional choices for gifts, praising the author's deep expertise. Arnold Schwarzenegger noted that Kevin Starr served as the state librarian of California and had written more books on the history of California than anyone else. The recommendation drew on the guest's firsthand appreciation of the state's culture, history, and institutional landscape during his tenure in public life. By highlighting the works of the esteemed state librarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger directed listeners toward authoritative accounts of California's rise, capturing its unique spirit, economic transformation, and cultural influence. The mention served as an invitation for readers to explore the multifaceted history of a region that plays a central role in American identity, driven by the meticulous scholarship of an author who dedicated his life to documenting the multifaceted narrative of the American West.

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“and the other one I think is um California by Kevin star Kevin star was our librarian our state librarian and he has written more books on California than anyone”

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