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California Sketches: New And Old

California Sketches: New And Old

Fitzgerald, Oscar Penn

Paperback

Historical FiguresLetters & EssaysRegional: West

ISBN10: 1163284823
ISBN13: 9781163284827
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
California Sketches: New and Old is a collection of essays by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald that provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section containing essays that focus on the state's history, culture, and natural beauty. These essays cover a range of topics, from the state's Native American heritage to the impact of the Gold Rush on California's economy and society.The second section of the book features sketches of California's people and places, including profiles of notable Californians such as John Muir and Bret Harte, as well as descriptions of the state's cities, towns, and landmarks. Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by its descriptive detail and lively storytelling, making the book a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in California's rich history and culture.Overall, California Sketches: New and Old offers a unique perspective on the Golden State, capturing the spirit of a bygone era and providing a valuable glimpse into the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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