Dr. Sandra E. Bonura

This was a really interesting look at the early history of San Diego and Coronado. As a San Diego native, I was fascinated to learn how John D. Spreckels came and basically set San Diego on the path that it is today. He was also extremely instrumental in developing the island of Coronado.

The book explores the various members of the Spreckels family and their relationships with each other, which I loved. It also talks about their sugar business holdings in Hawaii and their relationship with the Hawaiian royal family. There is no shortage of drama, intrigue, and even politics in this book.

Well worth anyone's time if they wish to learn more about a very influential man and his family and the early history of San Diego and Coronado.… (mere)