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California Dream and Western Life Reflections
The piece blends travelogue and essays on California westward ambition, Pacific borders, and freedom of choice. It contrasts California society with eastern mores, notes diverse populations including Chinese and Indians, and muses on labor, economy, and city life through vivid vignettes and personal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Far West
Pacific
Envio Arcaciona
Srey
John
Francisco
Wells, Fargo & Co
Wells, F. & Co
China Minn
Cousine
Todiane
Fort Otwe
Horesbagh
Mirza
Thoso
Hermon
Ees
Con
Ubie
Chris
Turket