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100 1 _aDavis, John Francis,
_d1859-1930
245 1 0 _aCalifornia Romantic and Resourceful :
_bA plea for the Collection, Preservation and Diffusion of Information Relating to Pacific Coast History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aProduced by David Schwan. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArgüello y Morago, María de la Concepción Marcela, -1857
653 _aCalifornia -- History
653 _aCalifornia -- History -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4639
999 _c46685
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