02641cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000130010610000530011924500760017226400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039850000310043450801090046552013310057453400450190565300430195065300460199365300510203965300380209065300390212870000520216785600430221999900170226215752UtSlPG20260610133353.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE660aKF1 aField, Stephen J.q(Stephen Johnson),d1816-189910aPersonal reminiscences of early days in California, with other sketches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-02  aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Michael of Fortworth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California, with Other Sketches" by Stephen J. Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Field's experiences as he navigates the early days of California, including his journey to the state during the Gold Rush, his election as the first Alcalde of Marysville, and his role within the evolving judicial system. With a focus on his personal trials and triumphs, the narrative provides insights into the societal dynamics and legal challenges of the time.  The beginning of the book details Field's motivations for moving to California, influenced by his brother's belief in the region's potential. He discusses his journey from New York to San Francisco, where he arrives with only a small amount of money but is immediately swept up in the excitement of the burgeoning city. Field shares his initial experiences, including his temporary financial struggles, the vibrant multicultural atmosphere, and his determination to establish himself as a lawyer. His story sets the stage for his eventual rise to prominence in California's judicial landscape, illustrating the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought fortune and adventure during this transformative period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLaw -- Political aspects -- California  aMines and mineral resources -- California  aField, Stephen J. (Stephen Johnson), 1816-1899  aJudges -- California -- Biography  aLawyers -- California -- Biography1 aGorham, George C.q(George Congdon),d1832-190940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15752  c57140d57140