Stories of California

by Ella M. Sexton

23 chapters3h 54mEnglish1903

About this book

This is a collection of short sketches about the state of California. They cover everything from historical vignettes to stories of the flora and fauna of the state, and descriptions of places such as San Francisco. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Chapters (22)

1California's Name and Early History

461

2The Story of the Missions and of Father Serra

861

3Before the Gringos Came

705

4The Americans and the Bear-Flag Republic

452

5The Days of Gold and the Argonauts of '49

858

6Mining Stories

434

7How Polly Elliott Came Across the Plains

604

8The Building of the Overland Railroad

596

9Story of the Wheat Fields

498

10Orchard, Farm, and Vineyard

631

11The Story of the Navel Orange

313

12The Lemon

227

13Flowers and Plants

608

14The Big Trees and Lumbering

719

15Our Birds

854

16Our Wild Animals

779

17In Salt Water and Fresh

915

18About California's Indians

692

19The Story of San Francisco

732

20Men California Remembers

737

21Our Glorious Climate

595

22Some Wonderful Sights

718

Stories of California

About this book

Chapters (22)

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