Project Gutenberg 2004-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 259 Stoddard, Charles Warren 1843 1909 Stoddard, C. W. (Charles Warren) 11027489 In the Footprints of the Padres Old days in El Dorado -- A bit of old China -- With the egg-pickers of the Farallones -- A memory of Monterey -- In a Californian bungalow -- Primeval California -- Inland yachting -- In Yosemite shadows -- An affair of the Misty City. Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders "In the Footprints of the Padres" by Charles Warren Stoddard is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life during the rise of California, particularly through the lens of the early days of San Francisco, intertwining the experiences of its residents with the romantic and adventurous essence of the time. The opening of the narrative captures a young boy's perspective as he embarks on a transformative journey from Rochester, New York, to the enchanting landscapes of California. Through rich descriptions and personal reflections, the author paints a vibrant picture of this transition, interspersing elements of nostalgia and excitement. The young narrator recounts their family's decision to join their father, offering a glimpse of the challenges and the exhilaration of travel, including a tumultuous sea voyage and the discovery of the new land that lay ahead. The initial chapters set the stage for an exploration of the rich history, cultures, and landscapes that defined early California. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en California -- Description and travel San Francisco (Calif.) F850.5 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 441688 2025-08-06T04:59:22.735555 text/html 414388 2024-10-28T20:17:35 text/html 1560460 2025-08-06T04:59:31.428501 application/epub+zip 1567357 2025-08-06T04:59:25.962553 application/epub+zip 247456 2025-08-06T04:59:24.605591 application/epub+zip 1776148 2025-08-06T04:59:35.506510 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1750709 2025-08-06T04:59:30.433524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414969 2022-09-07T01:34:06.852026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407337 2025-08-06T04:59:21.922586 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 387643 2024-10-28T20:17:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16570 2025-08-06T04:59:35.636484 application/rdf+xml 15960 2025-08-06T04:59:25.111534 image/jpeg 3913 2025-08-06T04:59:24.856538 image/jpeg 1524671 2025-08-06T04:59:22.854693 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia