Stories of California

Ella M. Sexton's stated purposed is "to recount in simple accurate narratives the early conditions and subsequent development of California". In addition to the facts, Sexton brings the players to life with drama, emotion and energy.Table of Contents:Chapter 01: California's Name and Early HistoryChapter 02: The Story of The Missions and of Father SerraChapter 03: Before The Gringos CameChapter 04: The Americans and The Bear-Flag RepublicChapter 05: The Days of Gold and The Argonauts of '49Chapter 06: Mining StoriesChapter 07: How Polly Elliott Came Across The PlainsChapter 08: The Building of The Overland RailroadChapter 09: Story of The Wheat FieldsChapter 10: Orchard, Farm, and VineyardChapter 11: The Story of The Navel OrangeChapter 12: The LemonChapter 13: Flowers and PlantsChapter 14: The Big Trees and LumberingChapter 15: Our BirdsChapter 16: Our Wild AnimalsChapter 17: In Salt Water and FreshChapter 18: About California's IndiansChapter 19: The Story of San FranciscoChapter 20: Men California RemembersChapter 21: Our Glorious ClimateChapter 22: Some Wonderful Sights