The Literature of California, Volume 1 Native American Beginnings to 1945

From Native American myths to Hollywood novels dissecting the American dream, this volume captures the spirit and scope of the state itself. A lively Introduction contextualizes each section: legends and songs of the indigenous tribes; letters, diaries, and travel narratives that trace a century of exploration; Mother Lode tales and nature writing; and the period between the world wars. 21 photos.