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would hold. Would the same vivid memories arise During his writing
as we explored today’s Monterey and Cannery Row career, he authored
from our base at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, 33 books. He is
where our room overlooked the spectacular bay. widely known for
Of course, Monterey has other iconic landmarks the comic novels
and a storied past beyond the era Steinbeck cap- Tortilla Flat (1935)
tured. The city itself boasts many California firsts - and Cannery Row
it was the state’s first capital and home to its first (1945). The Pulitzer
theater and newspaper. Last year Monterey cele- Prize-winning The
brated its 250th anniversary; Carmel Mission Grapes of Wrath is
marks that anniversary this year. considered Stein-
beck's masterpiece.

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