02322cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000036001162450146001522640051002983000047003493360026003963370026004223380036004485000031004845080058005155201189005735340045017626530067018076530026018746530037019008560042019379990017019794639UtSlPG20260610133128.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aDavis, John Francis,d1859-193010aCalifornia Romantic and Resourceful :bA plea for the Collection, Preservation and Diffusion of Information Relating to Pacific Coast History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by David Schwan.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a"California Romantic and Resourceful" by John Francis Davis is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This text explores the rich and intricate history of California, emphasizing the importance of preserving and disseminating knowledge about the Pacific Coast's past. Davis aims to inspire a sense of pride among Californians for their state's heritage and the unique blend of cultures and events that have shaped it.  The book comprises a blend of historical exposition and narrative storytelling, illustrated by significant events like the establishment of missions and the discovery of gold, while also honoring important figures such as Concepción Argüello and her tragic love story with Russian chamberlain Nikolai Rezánov. Davis argues for the critical need to document and celebrate California's history, highlighting that knowledge of the past—particularly its romantic and resourceful elements—is essential for fostering civic pride and identity. The text serves not only as a call to action for historical preservation but also as a reminder of the cultural tapestry that defines California today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArgüello y Morago, María de la Concepción Marcela, -1857  aCalifornia -- History  aCalifornia -- History -- Sources40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4639  c46685d46685