Written to interest the children of California in their own state, these short narratives begin with the origin of its name and move through Father Serra and the missions, life before the gringos came, the Bear Flag Republic and the days of gold. Other chapters describe mining camps, the deserts and forests, and a girl named Polly Elliott crossing the plains.
A friendly early-twentieth-century introduction to Golden State history, best read alongside modern accounts. Download the free EPUB.