{"title":"John Mack Faragher","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Mack Faragher is a distinguished historian renowned for his insightful exploration of American history, with a particular focus on the Western United States. His extensive research and engaging writing style bring complex historical narratives to life, making them accessible and intriguing for readers interested in understanding the shaping of modern America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his collection, including works like \u003cem\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/em\u003e, Faragher delves into the pivotal events, cultural transformations, and influential figures that have played crucial roles in the development of the United States. His works are essential reading for enthusiasts of history and military topics who wish to gain a deeper appreciation of America's past and the forces that have shaped its present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader looking to broaden your understanding, John Mack Faragher's books offer a compelling and informative journey through the annals of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"california-by-john-mack-faragher-9780300274233","title":"California","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia\u003c\/em\u003e by John Mack Faragher is a concise and lively history of California, the most multicultural state in the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A masterful history.”—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Faragher takes the reader on a captivating journey through myriad twists and turns of California’s multicultural history, enlivened by stories of people who rarely penetrate our traditional state chronicles.”—Carlos E. Cortés, University of California, Riverside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia is the most multicultural state in America. As John Mack Faragher explains in this new history, California’s natural variety has always supported such diversity. This includes Native peoples speaking dozens of distinct languages, Spanish and Mexican colonists, gold seekers from all corners of the globe, and successive migrant waves from the eastern United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaragher tells the stories of a colourful cast of characters—some famous, others mostly unknown—including African American Archy Lee, who sued for his freedom; Sinkyone Indian woman Sally Bell, who survived genocide; and Jewish schoolgirl Marilyn Greene, who spoke up for her Japanese friends after the attack on Pearl Harbor. California’s diversity has often led to conflict, turmoil, and violence but also to invention, improvisation, and a struggle to achieve multicultural democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000561451244,"sku":"9780300274233","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24740073482294.jpg?v=1763285011"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-mack-faragher.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}