California Heritage, An Anthology of History and Literature

California Heritage, An Anthology of History and Literature by John & LaRee Caughey. Published by The Ward Ritchie Press, Los Angeles, CA, 1964. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Edge wear to covers, back cover scratched, corners creased, overall content excellent. 536 Pgs. LCCN 62-20999. For more than 400 years, California has inspired a great outpouring of writing. The prehistoric Indian set the pattern, his skill in spinning stories was second only to their genius in basket making. Actual writing came with the Spaniards and the tribe of writers has increased ever since. From this vast deposit, the editors have panned representative specimens of the best writing. This book includes verse, essay, the novel, sober history, and personal narrative. Most of the authors are Californians, or were for a time, though at least one did not so much as visit the state. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 13155.