The name "California" was taken from a 16th century Spanish novel, The Exploits of Esplaidian by Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo who described it as a mythical Amazon kingdom ruled by black women.
New state motto: "As Seen On TV" (thanks to http://worddaze.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-10.html)
The name "California" was taken from a 16th century Spanish novel, The Exploits of Esplaidian by Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo who described it as a mythical Amazon kingdom ruled by black women.
New state motto: "As Seen On TV" (thanks to http://worddaze.blogspot.com/2007/08/august-10.html)