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The narrative explores the transformation of the Oakland hills, once traversed by the Huchiun people, into a developed suburban landscape. Following the 1829 land grant to Mexican soldier Luis Maria Peralta, settlers began to exploit the area's natural resources, leading to significant changes. The hills, previously a retreat for poet Joaquin Miller, became targets for developers as transportation improved. Despite the devastation of the 1991 firestorm, the hills now embody a serene beauty, serving as a picturesque backdrop for the city of Oakland.
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Oakland Hills, Erika Mailman
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Oakland Hills
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Erika Mailman
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531615574
- Description
- The narrative explores the transformation of the Oakland hills, once traversed by the Huchiun people, into a developed suburban landscape. Following the 1829 land grant to Mexican soldier Luis Maria Peralta, settlers began to exploit the area's natural resources, leading to significant changes. The hills, previously a retreat for poet Joaquin Miller, became targets for developers as transportation improved. Despite the devastation of the 1991 firestorm, the hills now embody a serene beauty, serving as a picturesque backdrop for the city of Oakland.