02352cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000400011724500260015726400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800760040052014160047653400450189265300150193765300260195285600430197899900170202113232UtSlPG20260610133319.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aSexton, Ella M.q(Ella May),d1860-10aStories of California 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-20  aProduced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.  a"Stories of California" by Ella M. Sexton is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. It aims to recount the early conditions and developmental history of California, highlighting its romantic events and remarkable physical characteristics to engage young readers. The book is designed to ignite interest in California's rich heritage, particularly among its children, by presenting the state's past in an accessible and engaging format.  The beginning of this work introduces readers to California's early history, starting with a fantastical Spanish tale of the state as a land of wealth and beauty. It discusses the initial exploration by figures like Cortes, who sought the mythical riches of California, and Cabrillo, the first European to land in the area in 1542. The text then shifts to highlight the missionary efforts led by Father Serra, who played a crucial role in establishing California's early missions and promoting agriculture among Native Americans. This opening segment sets the stage for the ensuing stories that chronicle various aspects of California's history, including the establishment of missions, the influence of different cultures, and the state's transition from Mexican to American control. Overall, it provides a snapshot of California's vibrant past, inviting readers to explore its legacy further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCalifornia  aCalifornia -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13232  c54622d54622