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Ancestors
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General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023415309
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Gertrude Atherton's Ancestors: A Novel offers a sweeping panorama of 19th-century California, capturing the spirit of a burgeoning San Francisco. This meticulously republished historical fiction presents a classic family saga set against the backdrop of the American West. Atherton masterfully portrays the intricate tapestry of life in a rapidly changing city and state.
Explore themes of family, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of fortune as generations navigate the challenges and opportunities of a dynamic era. Ancestors provides a compelling glimpse into a pivotal period of California history through the lives of its characters. This historical novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich details and vibrant atmosphere of a bygone age.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.
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