Fortress Marin: An aesthetic and historical description of the coastal fortifications of southern Marin County

Nestled in the wildflowers and weeds of the Marin Headlands are five generations of coastal fortifications - brick, concrete and steel structures that once guarded these shores. Now rusty and choked with brush, they remain as eloquent testimony to our human world and the progress of our destructive technology. Once reserved for the military, the area is now parkland, and its rugged beauty can be enjoyed by all. Tom Killion combines sensitive prose with superb linoleum block cuts to describe Fortress Marin on two levels: a lyrical walking tour along the cliffs and a short history of the fortifications that guard San Francisco Bay.