Overland Tales - Clifford, Josephine
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Overland tales captures personal encounters across California, Arizona, and New Mexico, blending stories of emotional resilience with the rawness of frontier life. The collection offers reflections on cultural intersections, internal transformation, and the struggles of adapting to a new world shaped by hardship and possibility. The environment becomes more than a setting it shapes identity, tests resolve, and redefines notions of belonging and independence. Through moments of human connection and disconnection, the narratives emphasize the power of personal renewal and the search for meaning…mehr

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Overland tales captures personal encounters across California, Arizona, and New Mexico, blending stories of emotional resilience with the rawness of frontier life. The collection offers reflections on cultural intersections, internal transformation, and the struggles of adapting to a new world shaped by hardship and possibility. The environment becomes more than a setting it shapes identity, tests resolve, and redefines notions of belonging and independence. Through moments of human connection and disconnection, the narratives emphasize the power of personal renewal and the search for meaning in untamed spaces. Emotional bonds are influenced by differing values and traditions, revealing both tension and mutual respect. Romantic longing and loss intertwine with physical isolation, inviting a deeper reflection on how identity shifts in unfamiliar places. The challenges of survival in rugged terrains are not only external but also internal, as individuals must reconcile past disappointments with future hopes. These stories evoke a sense of introspection, dignity, and transformation shaped by the sweeping yet unforgiving American landscape.
Autorenporträt
Josephine Clifford McCracken was born Josephine Woempner in 1839 in Petershagen, Kingdom of Prussia, to a former Waterloo soldier who emigrated with the family to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1846 amid political unrest. Her early adult life took a dramatic turn in 1864 when she married army lieutenant James A. Clifford in New Mexico. After he confessed to murder and threatened her life, she fled to San Francisco. There she immersed herself in writing and journalism, publishing for Harper Brothers and newspapers such as Out West and Western Field. She joined the staff of the Overland Monthly in 1867 and became part of the California literary circle alongside Ina Coolbrith and Bret Harte. Her short story collection Overland tales appeared in 1871, cementing her status in San Francisco s literary community. In 1882 she married Jackson McCracken and settled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where her home became a hub for writers. A devastating fire in 1899 destroyed her home and surrounding redwoods, which led to her activism to preserve California s forests. She became a vocal environmental advocate and published writings on conservation. Her legacy spans both literature and environmentalism. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Woempner.