1927 – The Endless Miracle of California

Name/Title

1927 – The Endless Miracle of California

Entry/Object ID

2025.029.001

Description

Booklet titled The endless miracle of California authored by John Steven McGroarty (1862–1944) consisting of 29 illustrated pages printed by Denrich Press. The work presents a narrative and pictorial sketch of Rancho Santa Fe and surrounding San Diego County, including historical background, land grant and rancho context, and descriptive material about the landscape and community. Illustrated throughout with drawings by Virginia Goodrich, the publication’s content centers on the region’s character and development, making reference to local features and institutions such as La Morada. A "sketch of Rancho Santa Fe." Dated from ref. to McGroarty's "Mission play," given annually "for the past thirteen years"

Context

One of if not the first Rancho Santa Fe related publications

Collection

Rancho Santa Fe Books

Dimensions

Dimension Description

6 x 5 inch

Book Details

Author

McGroarty, John Steven

Illustrator

Goodrich, Virginia

Edition

First

Publisher

Denrich Press

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

Chula Vista

City

San Diego

County

San Diego County

State/Province

California

Country

The United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1927

Time Period

20th Century

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McGroarty, John Steven

Person or Organization

Osuna, Juan María

Person or Organization

Rice, Lilian J.

Person or Organization

Sinnard, Leone.G.