SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH, 11:00am: JAMES TEJANI Presents a Talk on Port History at COLLAGE : A Place for Art and Culture, 731 S. Pacific Ave, San Pedro.
This event is Free to the public.
The San Pedro Bay Historical Society hosts a talk by Professor James Tejani, author of “A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles — and America”.
In the book, Tejani examines how US westward expansion, scientific exploration, disputes over slavery, Anglo-Hispanic relations, and local figures like Phineas Banning and James Meyler led to the creation of today’s mega-port, the Port of Los Angeles. Emeritus Professor Eric Foner of Columbia University says, “If you wish to understand not only the rise of the Port of Los Angeles, but the roots of American empire itself, this is the place to begin.”
Author and CSU San Luis Obispo professor James Tejani, drawing upon research for his recent book, “A Machine to Move Ocean and Earth: The Making of the Port of Los Angeles – and America,” examines California and US history to trace the creation of today’s mega-port, the Port of Los Angeles.
Professor Tejani will sign copies of his book and have a few for sale at a discounted price.