California Collection - Braille Institute of America

California Emigrant Letters CBB-0137
edited by Walker Demarquis Wyman
This is the story of the journey to California during the Gold Rush as
told through the letters of those who made the journey across
undeveloped country. 1952.
California en Palabras y Fotos CBB-1533
by Dennis B. Fradin
A brief description of the geography, history, industries, and famous
places of California. Spanish language. For grades 2-4. 1987.
The California Experience: A Literary Odyssey BRB-10728
by Warren A. Beck
California from the 16th century to the present is seen through
selections from writers of fiction such as Frank Norris, Stewart Edward
White, Jack Kerouac and John Steinbeck. The selections are grouped
into 14 chapters with introduction to a different historical era. 1976.
California Fault CBB-1344
by Thurston Clarke
The author set off on a remarkable journey down the San Andreas fault
searching for the places and people who would enlighten him and
perhaps answer his question about living in beautiful California and
suddenly be affected by an earthquake. Clarke visited Wiyot Indians,
Jerry Hurley an earthquake sensitive and uncovers a fascinating
conspiracy surrounding the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. 1996.
California for Beginners: How to Get the Best of California
BRB-10942
by John Schrik
A carefully researched primer on complex California living for
first-time residents with many tips on job hunting and training
programs, financial aid sources, affordable housing, and special needs
of veterans, working women, senior citizens, and youth. 1985.
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