Summary of Kevin Starr's California

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The name California was derived from a Spanish novel that was published in 1510. The novel chronicled the adventures of Esplandián, a son of the hero Amadis of Gaul, at the siege of Constantinople. Esplandián’s allies at the siege were the Californians, a race of black Amazons under the command of Queen Calafia. #2 The American state of California is located between latitude 42 degrees north and latitude 32 de