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قراءة كتاب Stories of California
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Nevada Falls (Height 617 Feet). Yosemite Valley.
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STORIES OF CALIFORNIA
BY
ELLA M. SEXTON
NEW YORK
THE MACMILLAN COMPANY
LONDON: MACMILLAN & CO., LTD.
1903
All rights reserved
1902,
BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY.
Set up, electrotyped, and published September, 1902. Reprinted October, 1903.
Normond Press J.S. Cushing & Co.—Berwick & Smith Co. Norwood, Mass., U.S.A.
FOREWORD
To recount in simple, accurate narratives the early conditions and subsequent development of California is the purpose of this book. In attempting to picture the romantic events embodied in the wonderful history of the state, and to make each sketch clear and concise as well as interesting, the author has avoided many dry details and dates.
Several of the stories endeavor to explain the remarkable physical characteristics of California. The work to this end was rendered lighter by the hope that the reader might find the book merely an introduction to that larger knowledge of personal observation and inquiry.
But the writer's chief aim has been to interest the children of California in the beautiful land of their birth, to unfold to them the life and occurrences of bygone days, and to lead them to note and to enjoy their fortunate surroundings.
Among the many authorities consulted for the work, special acknowledgment is due to the historians, Theodore H. Hittell and H.H. Bancroft.
CONTENTS
CALIFORNIA'S NAME AND EARLY HISTORY
THE STORY OF THE MISSIONS AND OF FATHER SERRA
THE AMERICANS AND THE BEAR-FLAG REPUBLIC
THE DAYS OF GOLD AND THE ARGONAUTS OF '49
HOW POLLY ELLIOTT CAME ACROSS THE PLAINS
THE BUILDING OF THE OVERLAND RAILROAD
ILLUSTRATIONS
1. NEVADA FALLS (height 617 feet), YOSEMITE VALLEY
4. OLD SAN DIEGO MISSION. Founded 1769
5. MISSION SAN LUIS REY. Founded 1798
6. MISSION DOLORES. Established 1776
7. SANTA BARBARA MISSION. Founded 1786
9. PLACER GOLD MINING. Washing with Cradle
10. AN ORANGE TREE WITH FRUIT AND BLOSSOMS
11. PALMS OVER 100 YEARS OLD AT LOS ANGELES
12. HOP VINES [1]
13. AMONG THE HOP VINES[1]
14. WHITE SANTA BARBARA POPPY[1]
15. WILD CALIFORNIA POPPY[1]
18. "WAWONA" (28 feet in diameter)