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LoC No.: 14030981
Title: California: The Land of the Sun
Credits:
Produced 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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austin, Mary, 1868-1934
Illustrator: Palmer, Sutton, 1854-1933
EBook No.: 44764
Published: Jan 26, 2014
Downloads: 199
Language: English
Subject: California -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14030981
Title: California: The Land of the Sun
Credits:
Produced 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)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austin, Mary, 1868-1934
Illustrator: Palmer, Sutton, 1854-1933
EBook No.: 44764
Published: Jan 26, 2014
Downloads: 199
Language: English
Subject: California -- Description and travel
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.