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100 1 _aJames, George Wharton,
_d1858-1923
245 1 4 _aThe California Birthday Book :
_bProse and Poetical Selections from the Writings of Living California Authors with a Brief Biographical Sketch of each
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-27
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aBirthday books
653 _aAmerican literature -- California
653 _aCalifornia -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13298
999 _c54688
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