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_aAustin, Mary, _d1868-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aCalifornia: The Land of the Sun |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-01-26 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"California: The Land of the Sun" by Mary Austin is a descriptive account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a vivid exploration of the natural beauty and cultural history of California, combining elements of landscape description with reflections on the land's indigenous and colonial past. Austin invites readers to appreciate the unique geographical features and diverse ecosystems of California, as well as the impact of human activity on the region. The opening of the book introduces readers to the mythical origins of California, narrated through a story about its creation by the Sparrow-Hawk and the Little Duck, blending both indigenous folklore and geological description. Mary Austin paints a rich tapestry of the landscape, moving from the high Sierras to the coastal elements, and encapsulating the spirit of the land through its flora, fauna, and the historical narratives of its earliest inhabitants. As she describes the mountains and valleys, she reflects on the interaction between nature and mankind while establishing an emotional bond with the region, setting the tone for a profound exploration of California's identity throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCalifornia -- Description and travel | ||
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_aPalmer, Sutton, _d1854-1933 |
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