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A Pioneer Mother Of California

A Pioneer Mother Of California

Brooks, Elisha

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralRegional: WestWomen's Studies

ISBN10: 1161611096
ISBN13: 9781161611090
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Pioneer Mother of California is a biographical book written by Elisha Brooks that tells the story of Margaret McNeal, a woman who played an important role in the development of California during the 19th century. The book details Margaret's journey as a young girl from Missouri to California, where she and her family settle in the Sacramento Valley. Margaret's life is filled with challenges, including the loss of her husband and the responsibility of raising their children alone. Despite these challenges, Margaret becomes a successful farmer and businesswoman, and is admired for her strength, resilience, and determination. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in California during the 1800s, including the struggles and triumphs of early pioneers, and the impact of the Gold Rush on the state's development. Through Margaret's story, readers gain a deeper understanding of the hardships and sacrifices made by early settlers, and the important role that women played in shaping California's history.In 1852 Elisha Ann Brooks And Her Six Children Crossed By Wagon From Michigan To California. Elisha, Eleven At The Time, Wrote This Account As A Tribute To His Mother And A Reminiscence For His Grandchildren.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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