Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913 by Harris Newmark
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"Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913" by Harris Newmark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Newmark's experiences and observations during his extensive life in Los Angeles and Southern California, providing insight into the region's early social, economic, and cultural developments. It captures the essence of the time through personal anecdotes, historical events, and the lives of key figures who shaped the area. The opening of
the memoir serves as an introduction to Newmark's early life and his journey to America. He reflects on his childhood in Prussia, detailing both personal struggles and familial dynamics, before making the life-altering decision to emigrate to the United States. Newmark's transition from his homeland to the adventurous path that leads him to California is fraught with challenges, such as navigating rough sea travel and dealing with financial limitations. His narrative begins to establish a foundation for understanding the significant changes he witnessed in Southern California, hinting at the vibrant and tumultuous history that lies ahead in his account. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Newmark, Harris, 1834-1916 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Worden, J. Perry, 1866- |
| Editor | Newmark, Marco Ross, 1878-1959 |
| Editor | Newmark, Maurice Harris, 1859-1929 |
| LoC No. | 16017932 |
| Title |
Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913 Containing the Reminiscences of Harris Newmark |
| Alternate Title |
60 Years in Southern California, 1853-1913 Containing the Reminiscences of Harris Newmark |
| Credits |
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Los Angeles (Calif.) |
| Subject | California, Southern |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42680 |
| Release Date | May 10, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1892 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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