Mary Austin, Sutton Palmer

California

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Experience California as it was in the early 20th century with Mary Austin's "California: The Land of the Sun." More than just a travel guide, this book offers a rich and evocative description of the California landscape. Austin's keen observations capture the unique beauty and spirit of the Golden State, making it a timeless exploration of place. Journey through California's diverse regions, from its sun-drenched valleys to its towering mountains, through Austin's lyrical prose. This edition meticulously preserves the original text, allowing you to step back in time and discover a California that continues to inspire awe. A captivating blend of nature writing and historical perspective, "California" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and geography of the American West. Discover the enduring allure of "The Land of the Sun." 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 98
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781023425445
• ISBN-10: 1023425440
• Artikelnr.: 74019180

Autorenporträt

Mary Austin (nee Hunter) was born in Carlinville, Illinois in 1868 and died in Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1934. After graduation from Blackburn College, she moved with her family to California. She later spent time in New York and eventually settled in Santa Fe. A prolific writer, she wrote novels, short stories, essays, plays and poetry. Her books include "The Land of Little Rain," "The Land of Journeys' Ending," and "The American Rhythm: Studies and Reexpressions of Amerindian Songs," all available in new editions from Sunstone Press. Austin became an early advocate for environmental issues as well as the rights of women and other minority groups. She was particularly interested in the preservation of American Indian culture.