Description
Southern California is about as interesting a place as it gets when it comes to amazing places, fascinating curiosities and eccentric people. Read this entertaining and lighthearted collection of facts about this state of sunshine, movie-making and surf. Discover one of the richest and deepest gold mines in the U.S., the origin of the hot fudge sundae, and a community where you face a heavy fine if you molest the butterflies.
About the authors
LISA WOJNA has worked in the community newspaper industry as a writer and journalist and has travelled all over Canada, from the windy prairies of Manitoba to northern British Columbia, and even to the wilds of Africa. Although writing and photography have been a central part of her life for as long as she can remember, it's the people behind every story that are her motivation and give her the most fulfillment.
Bestselling author Lisa Wojna has authored or co-authored more than 20 books for Blue Bike Books, including Weird Canadian Laws and the Bathroom Book of Canadian Quotes. She has also written many other non-fiction books. Having worked in the community newspaper industry as a writer and journalist, she has traveled all over Canada from the windy prairies of Manitoba to northern British Columbia and even to the wilds of Africa. Although writing and photography have been a central part of her life for as long as she can remember, it’s the people behind every story that are her motivation and give her the most fulfillment.
Other titles by Lisa Wojna
Pacific Northwest Trivia
Weird, Wacky & Wild
Canada: Weird, Strange & True
Mysterious Alberta
Myths, Murders, Mysteriese and Legends
Identity Theft in Canada
Outrageous Tales and Prevention Strategies
Weird U.S. Laws
UFO Sightings in Canada
True Stories, Strange Encounters and Cover-ups
Weird Alberta Laws
Strange, Bizarre, Wacky & Absurd
Canada's Most Wanted
Disasters of the Northwest
Stories of Courage & Chaos
Pet Heroes
Extraordinary Acts of Courage and Devotion
