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The shirley letters from the california mines 18511852 hc. About louise clappe, letters from california, 1851 52 louise clappe, educated in amherst, massachusetts, accompanied her husband to california in 1849, where he intended to practice medicine. Years later, after her death, they would be compiled and published as a book the shirley letters from california mines, 1851 52, ed. Writer bret harte, with whom she was acquainted in california, was influenced by her letters. Being a series of twentythree letters from dame shirley mrs. Details about the shirley letters from the california mines 18511852 hc 1949. The shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 full audiobook by louise amelia knapp. Jan 01, 2016 listen to shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 audiobook by louise amelia knapp smith clappe. Listen to shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 audiobook by louise amelia knapp smith clappe. Dame shirley describes life at a california gold mining camp in. The shirley letters from california mines in 185152 library of. Apr 03, 2020 the shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52.
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Containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, progress, and present condition of california. Louise amelia knapp smith clappe to her sister in massachusetts, and now reprinted from the pioneer magazine of 185455. Clapps subject in the shirley letters, as they are called, was life at the gold mining. The shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 kindle edition by shirley, dame. Presswork definition, the working or management of a printing press. The shirley letters from california mines in 185152 being a series of. The shirley letters from california mines in 185152 by dame. Louise amelia knapp smith clappes the shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 consists of 23 parts for ease of reading. Dame shirleys insightful narrative of life in new mining communities at the height of the california gold rush are lively and poignant. The shirley letters from california mines in 185152 and millions of other books are available for instant access. May 17, 2016 00 introduction the shirley letters from california mines in 1851 52 louise amelia knapp smith.
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