The California Birthday Book by George Wharton James
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"The California Birthday Book" by George Wharton James is a collection of prose and poetic selections from the writings of contemporary California authors, assembled in the early 20th century. This anthology captures the essence of California's diverse landscapes, peoples, and cultures, celebrating its natural beauty and reflecting on its literary contributions. Through a range of writings, the book aims to inspire a greater appreciation for the state and its writers among Californians
and beyond. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and organization, emphasizing its focus on selections that highlight California's scenic glories and cultural heritage. It features a heartfelt dedication to the compiler's wife, credited with aiding in the selection process. Various authors contribute pieces that depict California's mountains, valleys, flora, and fauna, with an overarching theme of celebrating the state as a unique and bountiful place. The book also intends to provide biographical sketches of the authors, thereby cultivating a deeper connection between readers and the literary figures who have shaped California's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | James, George Wharton, 1858-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | a10001615 |
| Title |
The California Birthday Book Prose and Poetical Selections from the Writings of Living California Authors with a Brief Biographical Sketch of each |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | California -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Birthday books |
| Subject | American literature -- California |
| Subject | California -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13298 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 944 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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