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The Golden Shore: California’s Love Affair with the Sea

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Posted: August 1, 2013

Lecture date: February 28, 2013.

Author David Helvarg shared the history, culture, and changing nature of California’s coasts and ocean. He discussed and signed copies of his book, The Golden Shore, which examines the spirit of the Californian coast, its mythic place in American culture, and the state’s connection with the sea. Helvarg is the executive director of Blue Frontier Campaign, editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, and a former journalist and war correspondent.

Video Posted: August 1, 2013 | Running time: 40:58

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