Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-08-20 Public domain in the USA. 128 Sexton, Ella M. (Ella May) 1860 Stories of California Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Ronald Holder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Stories of California" by Ella M. Sexton is a collection of historical narratives written in the early 20th century. It aims to recount the early conditions and developmental history of California, highlighting its romantic events and remarkable physical characteristics to engage young readers. The book is designed to ignite interest in California's rich heritage, particularly among its children, by presenting the state's past in an accessible and engaging format. The beginning of this work introduces readers to California's early history, starting with a fantastical Spanish tale of the state as a land of wealth and beauty. It discusses the initial exploration by figures like Cortes, who sought the mythical riches of California, and Cabrillo, the first European to land in the area in 1542. The text then shifts to highlight the missionary efforts led by Father Serra, who played a crucial role in establishing California's early missions and promoting agriculture among Native Americans. This opening segment sets the stage for the ensuing stories that chronicle various aspects of California's history, including the establishment of missions, the influence of different cultures, and the state's transition from Mexican to American control. Overall, it provides a snapshot of California's vibrant past, inviting readers to explore its legacy further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en California California -- History F850.5 Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American Browsing: History - General 251494 250000 2024-10-06T06:58:14.709132 2023-10-06T08:23:12.454185 text/html text/html 244059 2020-12-18T02:45:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2162639 2020-12-18T02:45:28 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2361927 2024-10-06T06:58:24.481093 application/epub+zip 2335734 2024-10-06T06:58:17.103109 application/epub+zip 166022 2024-10-06T06:58:15.502122 application/epub+zip 2442318 2024-10-06T06:58:30.901575 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2392737 2024-10-06T06:58:21.672115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 252685 2022-09-07T01:03:04.358257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217103 217049 2024-10-06T06:58:13.842152 2023-10-06T08:23:11.291168 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 216835 2020-12-18T02:45:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 84787 2020-12-18T02:45:28 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 216837 2020-12-18T02:45:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84736 2020-12-18T02:45:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21451 2024-10-06T06:58:31.095546 application/rdf+xml 12959 2024-10-06T06:58:16.046110 image/jpeg 3530 2024-10-06T06:58:15.771123 image/jpeg 2238160 2024-10-06T06:58:14.881146 application/octet-stream application/zip