Highway 99: A Literary
Journey Through California's Great Central Valley is a
beautiful anthology of multiculturalism from short stories
to essays to poetry to plays written by more than 70 authors
whose works reflect the metamorphosis of the Great Central
Valley's landscape. The contributors are people from around
the world who moved to the Great Central Valley and found
inspiration through the land and its people. Presented in
near chronological order, the anthology begins with the
settlement and survival of newcomers to the region and
continues through the influx of different people and
cultures for almost 200 years. It ends with the effects that
modern life have had on the landscape, while at the same
time challenging the area's new diversity of life to
maintain both its heritage and agricultural value. Highway
99 is an excellent complementary text for an ethnic studies
class at the secondary or collegiate level. It can also be
added to one's personal library, enhancing the understanding
and appreciation of this dynamic region of California.
Highway 99: A Literary
Journey Through California's Great Central Valley is a
beautiful anthology of multiculturalism from short stories
to essays to poetry to plays written by more than 70 authors
whose works reflect the metamorphosis of the Great Central
Valley's landscape. The contributors are people from around
the world who moved to the Great Central Valley and found
inspiration through the land and its people. Presented in
near chronological order, the anthology begins with the
settlement and survival of newcomers to the region and
continues through the influx of different people and
cultures for almost 200 years. It ends with the effects that
modern life have had on the landscape, while at the same
time challenging the area's new diversity of life to
maintain both its heritage and agricultural value. Highway
99 is an excellent complementary text for an ethnic studies
class at the secondary or collegiate level. It can also be
added to one's personal library, enhancing the understanding
and appreciation of this dynamic region of California.