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 Project Gutenberg 2002-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 129 Gillmore, Inez Haynes 1873 1970 Irwin, Inez Haynes Haynes, Inez The Native Son Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "The Native Son" by Inez Haynes Gillmor is a novel likely written in the early 20th century, during a time when California was emerging as a focal point of American culture and identity. The book reflects on the character of the "Native Son," a representative of Californian culture, exploring themes of landscape, social dynamics, and the unique spirit of California and its people. This exploration serves as both an appreciation of the state's natural beauty and an examination of its residents' ethos. In "The Native Son," Gillmor presents a vivid depiction of life in California, particularly around San Francisco, through a blend of personal narrative and cultural commentary. The story begins with the author's reflections on California's breathtaking scenery and climate, which shape the character of its inhabitants—the Native Sons and Daughters. A notable incident features a Native Son who travels to Germany to assist his brother-in-law during the tumultuous period of World War I. Through anecdotes and observations, Gillmor characterizes the Native Son as confident and adventurous, embodying the spirit of California's diverse racial and cultural influences. The narrative highlights the vitality and charm of Californian life, infusing a sense of romanticism into the portrayal of both the landscape and its people, ultimately celebrating the unique qualities of the Native Son against a backdrop of whimsical humor and heartfelt admiration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en California F850.5 Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 95678 2025-07-02T06:55:58.644381 text/html 90887 2013-02-04T15:59:12 text/html 107788 2025-07-02T06:56:03.280331 application/epub+zip 106592 2025-07-02T06:56:01.047361 application/epub+zip 102219 2025-07-02T06:55:59.994383 application/epub+zip 201850 2025-07-02T06:56:04.934325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194659 2025-07-02T06:56:02.651355 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155685 2022-09-02T09:26:10.469121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82308 2025-07-02T06:55:58.399384 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 82177 2009-02-15T07:21:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18527 2025-07-02T06:56:05.157348 application/rdf+xml 13009 2025-07-02T06:56:00.486357 image/jpeg 3381 2025-07-02T06:56:00.242368 image/jpeg 34180 2013-02-04T15:59:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 32986 2009-02-15T07:48:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 107402 2025-07-02T06:55:58.653352 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia