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  • A La California

    "Á la California" is an exciting volume of recollections and anecdotal history by Albert S. Evans. He starts by taking the readers on tour from the Sierra Morena through the San Andreas Valley, south to Pescadero and Santa Cruz, up the Napa Valley and Mount St. Helena. This work contains several chapters on San Francisco, focusing on the legends of the Barbary Coast and Chinatown and stories of ... Read more

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  • A La California

    Enriched edition. A Glimpse into California's Golden Age through a Renowned Author's Eyes

    In "A La California," Albert S. Evans presents an evocative portrayal of California during the mid-19th century, capturing the tempestuous allure of the Gold Rush era. Through a richly descriptive narrative, Evans intertwines fiction with travelogue, allowing readers to vividly experience the landscape, culture, and burgeoning society of California. His literary style, characterized by a keen ... Read more

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    Series Book 25 - Delphi Series Six
    Captain Thomas Mayne Reid was a Scots-Irish American writer, whose popular novels in the vein of Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson feature high adventure in untamed settings. This comprehensive eBook presents Reid’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. ... Read more

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  • With the World's Great Travellers (Complete)

    Next to actual travel, the reading of first-class travel stories by men and women of genius is the finest aid to the broadening of views and enlargement of useful knowledge of men and the world’s ways. It is the highest form of intellectual recreation, with the advantage over fiction-reading of satisfying the wholesome desire for facts. With all our modern enthusiasm for long journeys and foreign ... Read more

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  • Eldorado: Adventures in the Path of Empire

    by Bayard Taylor ...
    American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author, Bayard Taylor (1825 – 1878) led a remarkable life and left a fascinating legacy. His travel books are known for their keen details, humor, and adventure. His poetry still stands up and his translations were at one time considered some of the finest.In 1849, Taylor made a trip to California and Mexico. Throughout the journey he kept ... Read more

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  • Mayne Reid Complete Adventure Anthologies

    by Mayne Reid ...
    ContentsAfloat in the Forest (1867)The Young VoyageursThe Lost Mountain (1885)The Giraffe Hunters (1876)The White SquawThe Rifle Rangers (1850)The Desert Home (1851)Odd People (1860)The Scalp Hunters (1860)Ran Away to SeaThe Plant HuntersThe Cliff Climbers (1864)The Hunters' Feast (1855)The Bush Boys (1856)The White ChiefThe Boy Hunters (1855)The Castaways (1870)Osc... ... Read more

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  • Overland

    A Novel

    In "Overland," John William De Forest crafts a vivid tapestry of American adventure, exploring the complexities of frontier life during the 19th century. Through a blend of realist prose and meticulous detail, De Forest captures the mood and milieu of westward expansion, focusing on the interplay between individuals and their environment. His narrative style immerses readers in the trials and ... Read more

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  • California Adventures, Illustrated

    J Ross Browne called himself a Californian. This Irish born American writer and artist was a world traveler who was at one point minister to China. But it was California that he called home. When he removed to California in 1849 it was the start of the Gold Rush. He followed the Silver Boom across the Sierras (which he reported on in A Peep at Washoe and Washoe Revisited). He toured Arizona and ... Read more

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  • California Coast Trails

    A Horseback Ride from Mexico to Oregon

    California Coast Trails: A Horseback Ride from Mexico to Oregon, written in 1911, describes the many towns, such as San Diego, in California in the early 20th century. ... Read more

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  • Saddle and Mocassin

    Journey into the Untamed West: Frontier Tales and Horseback Adventures

    In "Saddle and Moccasin," Francis Francis immerses readers in the rich tapestry of American frontier life, blending vivid narratives of hunting, travel, and the complex relationship between man and nature. His literary style embodies a keen attention to detail, employing a mix of realism and romanticism that captures the essence of 19th-century exploration. The book traverses vast landscapes, ... Read more

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  • Argonaut Stories

    Series series Classics To Go
    Twenty-two stories from the "Argonaut" magazine. Featured here: Moon-Face by Jack London, A Caged Lion by Frank Norris, The Race Bond by Gwendolen Overton, The Rajah's Nemesis by William C. Morrow and eighteen more ... Read more

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  • Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk

    With Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe

    In "Crusoe's Island: A Ramble in the Footsteps of Alexander Selkirk," J. Ross Browne embarks on a captivating exploration of the storied isle that inspired Daniel Defoe's classic, "Robinson Crusoe." Through a blend of travelogue and historical narrative, Browne weaves vivid descriptions and personal reflections that illuminate the natural beauty of the island, while intricately discussing its rich ... Read more

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