California - James, George Wharton
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California: Romantic and Beautiful is a book written by George Wharton James in 1914. As the title suggests, the book is a tribute to the beauty and romance of California, featuring stunning photographs and vivid descriptions of the state's natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions. James, a prolific writer and lecturer who was passionate about the American West, takes readers on a journey through California's diverse landscapes, from the rugged coastline and majestic redwood forests to the fertile valleys and towering mountain ranges. Along the way, he shares fascinating…mehr

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California: Romantic and Beautiful is a book written by George Wharton James in 1914. As the title suggests, the book is a tribute to the beauty and romance of California, featuring stunning photographs and vivid descriptions of the state's natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions. James, a prolific writer and lecturer who was passionate about the American West, takes readers on a journey through California's diverse landscapes, from the rugged coastline and majestic redwood forests to the fertile valleys and towering mountain ranges. Along the way, he shares fascinating stories and insights into the state's history, people, and traditions, painting a rich and colorful portrait of this beloved corner of America. Whether you're a California native or a curious traveler, California: Romantic and Beautiful is a must-read for anyone who loves the Golden State.The History Of Its Old Missions And Of Its Indians; A Survey Of Its Climate, Topography, Deserts, Mountains, Rivers, Valleys, Islands, And Coast Line; A Description Of Its Recreations And Festivals; A Review Of Its Industries; An Account Of Its Influence Upon Prophets, Poets, Artists, And Architects; And Some Reference To What It Offers Of Delight To The Automobilist, Traveler, Sportsman, Pleasure, And Health Seeker.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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George Wharton James (27 September 1858[1] - 1923) was an American popular lecturer, photographer, journalist and editor. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he emigrated to the United States as a young man after being ordained as a Methodist minister. He served in parishes in Nevada and Southern California, gradually beginning his journalism and writing career. An editor of two magazines, he also wrote more than 40 books and many articles and pamphlets on California and the American Southwest. George Wharton James was born in Lincolnshire, England. He married and was ordained as a Methodist minister. He and his wife immigrated to the United States in 1881. He served in parishes in Nevada and southern California. However, in 1889 his wife sued for divorce, accusing him of committing numerous acts of adultery. He was tried by the Methodist Church, charged with real estate fraud, using faked credentials, and sexual misconduct. He was defrocked, although he was later reinstated.[2] In addition to writing his own books, James was associate editor of The Craftsman (1904-05), and editor of Out West (1912-14).[3] In the style of the times, he was a popular lecturer in the region. He also lectured at both the Panama-Pacific and Panama-California expositions 1915-16.[1] James had a long-running feud with Charles Fletcher Lummis, a California writer with similar regional interests.[2] Both men also explored the American Southwest, becoming acquainted with Father Anton Docher, a French-born missionary priest who served at Pueblo of Isleta in New Mexico for 34 years. James' books included the well-received The Wonders of the Colorado Desert (1906),[4] Through Ramona's Country (1909), In and Out of the Old Missions of California (1905), and The Lake of the Sky (1915). Characteristics of his writing included romanticism, an enthusiasm for natural environments, idealization of aboriginal lifeways, and promotion of health fads.