02372cam a22003493u 4500 13298 UtSlPG 20260610133320.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a10001615 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS James, George Wharton, 1858-1923 The California Birthday Book : Prose and Poetical Selections from the Writings of Living California Authors with a Brief Biographical Sketch of each Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-27 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) Original publication data not identified California -- Description and travel Birthday books American literature -- California California -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13298 54688 54688