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Stories of California

Gelesen von LibriVox Volunteers

(5 Sterne; 2 Bewertungen)

This is a collection of short sketches about the state of California. They cover everything from historical vignettes to stories of the flora and fauna of the state, and descriptions of places such as San Francisco. - Summary by Larry Wilson (3 hr 54 min)

Chapters

Foreword

1:26

Read by Larry Wilson

California's Name and Early History

7:41

Read by Cassandra A.M.

The Story of the Missions and of Father Serra

14:21

Read by Rita Boutros

Before the Gringos Came

11:45

Read by Rita Boutros

The Americans and the Bear-Flag Republic

7:32

Read by Zhongdonian

The Days of Gold and the Argonauts of '49

14:18

Read by Rita Boutros

Mining Stories

7:14

Read by Traceyann

How Polly Elliott Came Across the Plains

10:04

Read by Epaul

The Building of the Overland Railroad

9:56

Read by mleigh

Story of the Wheat Fields

8:18

Read by Zhongdonian

Orchard, Farm, and Vineyard

10:31

Read by Epaul

The Story of the Navel Orange

5:13

Read by Larry Wilson

The Lemon

3:47

Read by Larry Wilson

Flowers and Plants

10:08

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

The Big Trees and Lumbering

11:59

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

Our Birds

14:14

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

Our Wild Animals

12:59

Read by Epaul

In Salt Water and Fresh

15:15

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

About California's Indians

11:32

Read by VO Gal

The Story of San Francisco

12:12

Read by LesWilLang

Men California Remembers

12:17

Read by LesWilLang

Our Glorious Climate

9:55

Read by C. B. Seyfarth

Some Wonderful Sights

11:58

Read by Epaul