Download or read book Recollections of a California Pioneer Classic Reprint written by Carlisle S. Abbott and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of a California Pioneer This book of Recollections was entirely writ ten after I had passed my eighty-eighth birth day, the chief inducement to the undertaking being a desire on my part to leave to my child ren, my grandchildren, and their posterity a story of my long life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A California Pioneer Classic Reprint written by Zoeth Skinner Eldredge and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-10 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A California Pioneer In the company of the royal presidio of Loreto, as soldier, corporal, and sergeant, 17 years, 10 months, and 13 days; as lieutenant and comandante of the companies of San Diego and Santa Barbara, 10 years and 4 months; as commander of escorts on the frontier, 3 years; and has acted as habilitado* of the presidio of Monterey. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The California Pioneer and Other Poems Classic Reprint written by Lizzie F. Baldy and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The California Pioneer, and Other Poems The old yet sweet refrain Calls up the phantoms of the past to throng my weary brain. 't was twenty years ago to-night, I left my eastern home. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Recollections of Pioneer Work in California Classic Reprint written by James Woods and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Recollections of Pioneer Work in California The following pages are recollections of per sonal experiences and Observations Of what transpired amid the stirring scenes Of early California life. The writer has preached in nearly every large town in California. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Pioneer Days in California Classic Reprint written by John Carr and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Pioneer Days in California First experience in mining - The frightened Chinaman. - Foreigners' mining license - A foreigner from Pike - Helping the under-dog in a fight - Fighting Sheriffs - Hunting for new diggings. - The ants and the graybacks. - Georgetown. - Missouri gulch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Elisha Brooks written by Elisha Brooks and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Elisha Brooks: The Life-Story of a California Pioneer M R. Elisha brooks of Ben Lomond, eighteen hours out of every twenty-four. Later, they would surprise him in his miner's cabin, poring over his books by a dim fagot - light through the wee sma' hours, trying to catch up with the little fellows in pinafores, who spelled him down and read him out, as he says. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Pioneer Or California Monthly Magazine Vol 1 written by F. C. Ewer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-26 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Pioneer, or California Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1: Jan. To June, 1854 The work is not commenced with the anticipation that it will be of pecuniary benefit to its projectors, at least for the present; but if its bare monthly expenses are returned to them, they will be entirely satisfied. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Eldorado Or California written by David Augustus Shaw and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Eldorado or California: As Seen by a Pioneer, 1850-1900 There are still living, after the lapse of fifty years, many Pioneers, and more of their descendants, to whom I trust the following pages will bear more than a passing interest. To the pioneers they will restore the fast fading recollections of events in which their experiences were to a large extent very similar to my own. One by one our comrades are dropping from sight, passing to that new "Eldorado," whose streets are paved with gold, and where the hot blasts of sandy deserts, and the difficulties and dangers of the pioneer's life are unknown. This work, which has been a labor of love, was undertaken after solicitation of those whose judgment I respect. While written entirely from memory, I have endeavored to record simply facts and events as they occurred, and for my narrative lay no claim to literary merit. Whatever its defects I crave the indulgence of my pioneer comrades, and a generous public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Pioneer Or California Monthly Magazine Vol 3 written by F. C. Ewer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Pioneer, or California Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3: Jan; To June, 1855 The defendant, upon the allegation that'he is an alien, moved the Court below to transfer the case to the District Court of the United States, which was refused, and the refusal was assigned as error. With this question an application was, also, considered, which had been. Made in the case of Eldridge vs: Crowell, for a writ of eri'or to this Court from the Supreme Court of the United States, which was re. Fused from the bench. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Land of Gold written by George G. Spurr and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-22 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Land of Gold: A Tale of 49, Illustrative of Early Pioneer Life in California, and Founded Upon Fact, Dedicated to California Pioneers This narrative, presented with many misgivings as to its acceptance by the general reader, and writ ten during an illness of some months' duration, is contributed to the file of literature for the purpose of keeping green the memory of the achievements of the early pioneers in California, and to show future generations what it cost to add what was once a wild and unbroken solitude to civilization and fame. In reviving scenes long since forgotten and re produc'ing characters buried in eternal sleep, I am actuated bya desire to commemorate their deeds and to leave to their posterity a memorial, humble as it is, in respectful remembrance, to the bravery and persistent endurance which marked their tracks through the Wildest regions of the Sierra Nevadas. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Recollections of Pioneer Work in California written by James Woods and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author describes his travel to California and preaching throughout the state between 1849 and 1860
Download or read book A Picture of Pioneer Times in California written by William Grey and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Picture of Pioneer Times in California: Illustrated With Anecdotes and Stories Taken From Real Life This book is respectfully dedicated to the boys and girls born on the Pacific Slope, of pioneer parents. Its object is to draw a correct and faithful picture of pioneer times in California, and thus expose the misstatements of itinerant lecturers and thoughtless or vicious writers, who seem to delight in wholesale misrepresentation of the habits and character of the first American settlers of this coast. The time has come when this matter should be discussed and set right; for the pioneers are fast passing away, and in a few short years not one will be left to contradict and expose the slanderous charges now constantly put forth against them. In the picture I have drawn, I have sought to avoid claiming for the pioneers one virtue not fairly theirs; nor have I attempted to conceal their errors. When speaking of individuals, I have tried to avoid undue praise or unjust censure. How far I have succeeded in making my picture a truthful representation, I leave my fellow pioneers to judge. The destinies of the great young States of the Pacific are fast passing into the hands of the children of the pioneers, and we, the parents, cheerfully resign our trust, feeling sure that the amor patriae with them is most heartfelt, and, burning brightly, will be "the pillar of fire by night and the cloud by day" to guide them onward, and ensure a great future to the States of their birth. In resigning our leadership, it ought to be our ambition that our children should honor our memory, and feel proud that they are the children of California and Oregon pioneers. It is this ambition that has prompted the writing of this volume. It is directly addressed to our young people; but I hope it will be found attractive and interesting to every American citizen, and especially so to all our pioneers, who, day by day, as the shades of evening fall on their path, and their numbers lessen, grow nearer and nearer to each other, and more and more attached to all the recollections of the days when, as a band of brothers they, with cheerful hearts, faced every danger, side by side, and aroused into life this whole Pacific Coast. If my fellow pioneers find that I have performed the task I assigned myself but indifferently, I hope they will at least credit a good intention and an earnest endeavor to the author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book The Pioneer Or California Monthly Magazine Vol 6 written by F. C. Ewer and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-14 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Pioneer, or California Monthly Magazine, Vol. 6: July to Dec., 1855 Monthly Summary of Events from May 24, to June 15, June 16, to July 17 July 18, to July 26, July 27, to September September 3, to October 4, Memories. By criticus.. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Pioneer Vol 3 written by F. C. Ewer and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Pioneer, Vol. 3: Or, California Monthly Magazine; Jan; To June, 1855 All these interesting particulars were communicated to me by "Ned," when he brought up dinner. That distinguished individual himself was in his element, and in a most intense state of perspiration and excitement at the same time. About dark, we were startled by the loudest hurras, which arose at the sight of an army of India-rubber coats, (the rain was falling in riversfull, ) each one enshrouding a Rich Barian, which was rapidly descending the hill. This troop was headed by the "General," who - lucky man that he is - waved on high, instead of a banner, a live lantern, actually composed of tin and window-glass, and evidently intended by its maker to act in no capacity but that of a lantern! The "General" is the largest and tallest and - with one exception, I think - the oldest man upon the river. He is about fifty, I should fancy, and wears a snow-white beard of such immense dimensions, in both length and thickness, that any elderly Turk would expire with envy, at the mere sight of it. Don't imagine that he is a reveler; by no means; the gay crowd followed him, for the same reason that the king followed Madame Blaize, "because he went before." At nine o'clock in the evening, they had an oyster and champagne supper in the Humboldt, which was very gay with toasts, songs, speeches, etc. I believe that the company danced all night; at any rate, they were dancing when I went to sleep, and they were dancing when I woke the next morning. The revel was kept up in this mad way for three days, growing wilder every hour. Some never slept at all during that time. On the fourth day, they got past dancing, and, lying in drunken heaps about the bar-room, commenced a most unearthly howling; - some barked like dogs, some roared like bulls, and others hissed like serpents and geese. Many were too far gone to imitate anything but their own animalized selves. The scene, from the description I have had of it, must have been a complete illustration of the fable of Circe and her fearful transformations. Some of these bacchanals were among the most respectable and respected men upon the river. Many of them had resided here for more than a year, and had never been seen intoxicated before. It seemed as if they were seized with a reckless mania for pouring down liquor, which, as I said above, everything conspired to foster and increase. Of course, there were some who kept themselves aloof from these excesses; but they were few, and were not allowed to enjoy their sobriety in peace. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Pioneer Or California Monthly Magazine 1854 Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Pioneer, or California Monthly Magazine, 1854, Vol. 2 At the time that this series of articles was commenced, it was not anticipated that the case of "The city of San Francisco vs. the United States," pending before the Board of United States Land Commissioners, would so soon have been brought to argument. Since our last, the whole matter has been submitted to the consideration of the Board after having been elaborately argued by counsel of eminence. Under these circumstances, it would not perhaps be proper to go into an examination of the laws which govern the case. The briefs of the council on each side have been published, well crowded with citations of authorities. The brief of Horace Hawes Esq., shows evidence of a patient investigation and untiring industry that have left nothing to chance. Yet there is little new to the bar or bench in these briefs; and there is in Mr. H.'s, an assumption of ignorance on the part of the Board and of the bar in general, which is anything but complimentary. It might have been assumed without any very grave error, that the Board had stumbled upon at least the alphabet of the Spanish law; and that the opposing counsel, in the coarse of their investigations, had heard of a book called Leyes de las Indias. However, for the reasons stated, we shall not discuss the law; in fact, in our view, all the law, that is necessary to decide this case, can be found without difficulty - is known to all lawyers - and admits of no discussion. It is astonishing, that men who ought to know the facts, and also swear that they do know them, should contradict each other so flatly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and Pioneer Register Los Angeles 1897 Classic Reprint written by Southern California Historical Society and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-12-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California and Pioneer Register, Los Angeles, 1897 Again is our society called upon to mourn the decease of one of its honored members. Dr. William Francis Edgar died at his home on W'ashington street, this city, August 23, 1897, at the age of 73 years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Braxton s Bar written by Rollin Mallory Daggett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Braxton's Bar: A Tale of Pioneer Years in California The story pleases me; but further tell, Unless good judgment counsel otherwise, Where fact begins and where the fiction ends, For it doth challenge reason to believe That no imagination gilds the tale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
