A Pioneer Mother Of California

A Pioneer Mother Of California

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""A Pioneer Mother of California"" is a non-fiction book written by Elisha Brooks. The book is a memoir that tells the story of the author's mother, who was a pioneer in California during the mid-19th century. The author's mother, whose name is not given, was born in New York in 1820 and moved to California in 1850 with her husband and children. The book details her experiences as a pioneer mother, including her struggles with illness, poverty, and the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar land. The author also describes the various hardships that his mother and her family faced, such as the harsh climate, the lack of resources, and the dangers of living in a frontier town. Throughout the book, the author pays tribute to his mother's strength, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of life in California during the mid-19th century and offers a unique perspective on the experiences of pioneer women.In 1852 Elisha Ann Brooks And Her Six Children Crossed By Wagon From Michigan To California. Elisha, Eleven At The Time, Wrote This Account As A Tribute To His Mother And A Reminiscence For His Grandchildren.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162978116
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 68
Weight: 104g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 3mm