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Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Overlooked Histories of the Bay and Beyond
Apr 16, 2024
Award-winning author Heather Bourbeau, along with journalists Gary Kamiya and Liam O’Donoghue, uncover diverse and inspiring histories of the U.S. West and Bay Area in this engaging discussion. They explore overlooked stories from California’s wild west era, the symbolic extinction of the last California grizzly bear, tragic experiences of Chinese workers in explosive manufacturing, and the betrayal of a Nevada governor. The podcast also delves into the resilience of communities amidst challenges and the power of historical symbolism in shaping identities.
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- Explore overlooked histories of the Bay Area with Heather Bourbeau, Gary Kamiya, and Liam O'Donoghue.
- Discover California's role as the real Wild West center and the impact of post-Civil War migration.
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About Monarch Book Structure
Heather Burrow discusses the inspiration behind the unique structure of her book Monarch. She draws inspiration from a book exploring Marcel Marceau's life and art, deciding to delve into the history of the states she grew up in. Access to historical documents and a timeline approach laid the foundation for exploring the states' tensions and histories in a poetic manner.
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