California: A Romantic Story For Young People

""California: A Romantic Story For Young People"" by J. Walker McSpadden is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young boy named Jack who travels to California during the Gold Rush era. Jack's father has died, and his mother sends him to live with his uncle in San Francisco. Along the way, Jack meets a young girl named Mary, who becomes his friend and companion on his journey. Together, they experience the excitement and danger of life in the Wild West, including encounters with bandits, Native Americans, and prospectors searching for gold. Along the way, Jack learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and perseverance. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the California landscape, as well as historical details about the Gold Rush and life in the 19th century. It is a heartwarming and exciting story that will appeal to young readers interested in history and adventure.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.