California Movers Know that Reality Exists Behind California’s Legend
The naming of the state of California deserves a story unto itself. The word California is commonly believed to have been derived from a story written by Spanish adventure writer Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo, who compiled a series of epics detailing the adventures of both a man named Amadis of Gaul and, later, his son. In his book “The Exploits of Esplandian,” de Montalvo described a mythical island he called California, which was inhabited by a tribe of beautiful women, similar to the Amazons, who were ruled by a queen named Calafia. According to the myth, the land was the stomping ground of griffins – a frightening combination of lions and birds – and other strange beasts. It was also known to possess an endless supply of gold. The experienced California movers from American Van Lines will help you discover the myth and the reality of California. Our premium moving services are the stuff of legend.
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Garci Rodriguez de Montalvo’s story inspired explorers to set out in quest of this fabled island and all of its riches. It became the general belief that California could be found along the west coast of North America, so many expeditions were organized and sent on their ways. Under the commission of renowned explorer Hernan Cortes, a man named Francisco de Ulloa explored the non-mythical California coastline and the Baja Peninsula, which he discovered was not an island at all! For some time, however, California continued to be drawn on maps as an island rather than a continuation of the North American landmass. California has since been valued for its geographical beauty, diverse but comfortable climate, fertile land and natural resources, including that fabled gold. When you’re ready to relocate to this legendary land, why not let the hardworking and knowledgeable California movers from American Van Lines be your guides?
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