ABOUT THIS BOOK: 

From the turn of the century until her retirement in 1951, San Francisco Bay Area architect Julia Morgan designed more than 700 buildings. Her work ranged from Hearst Castle in San Simeon in California to private homes and public buildings. Yet she was an elusive, secretive person who shunned publicity. Today she is acknowledged as the most extraordinary woman in the history of American architecture.

"My buildings will be my legacy . . . they will speak for me long after I am gone."  JULIA MORGAN

ACTIVITIES AND LINKS FOR  KIDS:

• In California, visit Hearst Castle which is about 4 hours north of Los Angeles.  See some of the zoo animals Mr. Hearst kept on his 200,000 acre ranch and tour a few of the spectacular buildings.

• Look in the back of my book for other buildings designed by Julia Morgan.  A few are open to the public such as the Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, California.

• Look up Julia Morgan buildings at the Women Architects web page.

  REVIEWS/AWARDS:

• SSLI Best Book

• NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Book

• ACL Distinguished Book

"Written in extremely readable and entertaining style, this biography reveals the story of a very private, extremely caring, and unusually talented woman. APPRAISAL

"Wadsworth’s portrait of Morgan is respectful and enthusiastic. This handsome book . . . will appeal to younger readers interested in architecture . . . and in pioneering women of great accomplishment." NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

TEACHER OR LIBRARIAN?

• An activity page for the classroom or library.

• If you live in California, explore the possibility of a field trip to a Julia Morgan-designed home or building.

• Use the August 1988 issue of Cobblestone Magazine on America's Architects.

WHERE TO FIND OR ORDER THIS BOOK:

• Check your school or local library.

• Go to your favorite independent bookstore.  On the Internet, find this book directly at your closest independent bookstore through .  You can also find it through Amazon.com.

• Call Lerner Publications at 1-800-328-4929 or go to their website at www.lernerbooks.com

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