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Southern California Wanderer Letter From Pomona Home
A travel narrative from Pomona dated 1881 describes a trip along Colorado River and Mojave desert, noting landmarks like Johnson’s Pass, San Bernardino mountains, and Santa Ana valley. The writer praises So Cal agriculture, wheat, Burley, horses, fruit orchards, and plantings, and mentions local press in Cerrillos and New Mexican correspondence on Santa Fe mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Johnson
Colorado River
Mojave
Old Naldy
California
Ug Sum
Cayon Pass
San Bernardino Mountains
Santa Anna Valley
Enea
Caliornia
Tilo Net
C.L. Golvin