Author : California Federation of Women' Section
Release : 2018-02-03
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Historic Facts and Fancies - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Historic Facts and Fancies write by California Federation of Women' Section. This book was released on 2018-02-03. Historic Facts and Fancies available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Excerpt from Historic Facts and Fancies: History and Landmarks Section of California Federated Women's Clubs We will begin with the northern part of the State. Mount Shasta crowns it right nobly, with her everlasting snow-capped summit. Lake Tahoe is a sapphire set in green. Yosemite, so vast in extent, so wonderful in effects, can not be pictured so that justice is done to it. No traveler has ever been disappointed in it. It is the pride, not alone of the State, but of the nation. The renowned Calaveras trees, largest in the world; San Francisco Bay, with its three great arms extending far inland; Seal Rock; the different islands, and Golden Gate, entrance to the fine harbor and city, are Nature's own handi work and wonderful landmarks. Golden Gate Park, Sutro Heights, and Cliff House are works of nature and art combined. Mount Tamalpais is noted for its unique railroad and wonderful View. Mount Hamilton Observatory is world-renowned. Mount Diablo is striking in shape, if not so tall as others.' The beautiful Santa Clara Valley; the Sacramento River and Valley; the Geysers and hot springs; Monterey Bay and surroundings, cited in art and history; Santa Cruz Bay, landlocked with beautiful mountains and big trees, are indeed landmarks to be proud of. The great deserts have their attractions and interest - the odd shades, and cacti, sage - brush and grease wood. Los Angeles River and region, with beautiful, dark - green orange orchards. Mount Lowe and Mount Wilson are huge monuments, indeed. The San Gabriel hills and valley frame a charming picture. Next, we see San Pedro harbor, Point Fermin, and Santa Catalina Island. At last, we come to San Diego, with another fine harbor overlooked by Point Loma; her strange valleys and deep canon. From San Francisco to San Diego, the famous old missions point to early history and are lasting landmarks. All along the coast we find the lighthouses flashing their warning light. The long Coast Range and the Sierra Nevadas extend from one end to the other of the State. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.