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Records Of A California Family: Journals And Letters Of Lewis C. Gunn And Elizabeth Le Breton Gunn

Records Of A California Family: Journals And Letters Of Lewis C. Gunn And Elizabeth Le Breton Gunn

Gunn, Lewis C.
Gunn, Elizabeth Le Breton
Marston, Anna Lee

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 1258041227
ISBN13: 9781258041229
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 12 2011
Pages: 318
Weight: 2.26
Height: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Records Of A California Family is a collection of journals and letters written by Lewis C. Gunn and Elizabeth Le Breton Gunn, chronicling their experiences and observations as a family living in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a unique perspective on the social, cultural, and political changes that took place in California during this time period, as well as the challenges and joys of family life in a rapidly evolving landscape. The journals and letters cover a wide range of topics, including the growth of San Francisco, the impact of the gold rush, the rise of the railroad industry, and the changing roles of women in society. The book also includes photographs and other historical documents that provide additional context and insight into the lives of the Gunns and their community. Overall, Records Of A California Family is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering readers a vivid and personal account of life in California during a time of great change and transformation.Scarce Chronicle Of A Journey By The Gunn Family From Philadelphia To California. They Left Philadelphia In March 1849, Went To New Orleans Then Via Steamboat To Brazos, Texas, Across The Rio Grande To Matamoros, Mexico, And Then By Horseback To Mazatlan, Where They Set Sail For San Francisco.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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