Semi-fictionized stories of Spanish California.

Excerpt from California: Its History and Romance And they came in the lure of the song she sang, With their white sails, to her feet. So, like a mother with bursting breast, She claimed the brood of the seas, And the flaming lips Of her wild love pressed Upon them, about her knees; She crooned them to sleep on her bosom fair, Where their happy hearts were lain, And they laughed in her eyes that wrapped them there, Like their old, warm skies of Spain. 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.

Few states can rival California in terms of natural beauty and exciting history. But nearly three centuries of violent crime, sickness, greed, and murder have tarnished the Golden State and made it ripe for ghosts and hauntings. From the Spanish priests who founded the first missions in their quest to bring Christianity to the Native people of the region, to the ill-fated Donner Party committing acts of cannibalism in order to survive. This book explores the most famous ghost stories from California’s past (dating back to the 18th century) with spine-tingling details that will delight readers.

Set in 19th century California, this historical romance tells the story of a young Mexican woman who finds herself caught up in a web of political and romantic intrigue. As she navigates the treacherous waters of colonial society, she must choose between loyalty to her family and her growing love for an American soldier. Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton's writing is passionate and lyrical, evoking the dusty landscapes and colorful characters of early California. Fans of historical romance and Western literature will be swept away by this captivating tale. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"The Splendid Idle Forties: Stories of Old California" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a collection of short stories about early California. The volume contains: The Pearls Of Loreto, The Ears Of Twenty Americans, The Wash-tub Mail, The Conquest Of Doña Jacoba, A Ramble With Eulogia, The Isle Of Skulls, The Head Of A Priest, La Pérdida, Lukari's Story, Natalie Ivanhoff: A Memory Of Fort Ross, The Vengeance Of Padre Arroyo, The Bells Of San Gabriel, and When The Devil Was Well.

History of the development of California told in story form, a father speaking to his children.