Historic Facts and Fancies
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Excerpt from Historic Facts and Fancies: History and Landmarks Section of California Federated Women´s Clubs Some of Our Ccm6marks Elsinore Womans Club. Liforxia, the Golden State, has combined within herself the various beauties of the other States. Her picturesque mountains rise like quaint castles with turrets and towers, or like some giant fortress with walls of defense. Her extent of desert has hidden for centuries priceless gold mines. Her great length of coast line is washed by the ever-restless waters of the grand Pacific Ocean. The verdure of the landscape, so restful to the eye, is preserved by the rivers, brooks, and springs of clear, running water. The ever-growing fruits and flowers enhance the attractions. The bright sunshine, the soft, clear moonlight, the invigorating sea-breeze and the pure air make it a haven of rest to invalids and those in declining years. That climate! Who can fitly describe it? It must be known to have its merits realized. We will begin with the northern part of the State. Mount Shasta crowns it right nobly, with her everlasting snow-capped summit. Lake Tahoe is a sapphire set in green. Yosemite, so vast in extent, so wonderful in effects, can not be pictured so that justice is done to it. No traveler has ever been disappointed in it. It is the pride, not alone of the State, but of the nation. The renowned Calaveras trees, largest in the world; San Francisco Bay, with its three gjeat arms extending far inland; Seal Rock; the different islands, and Golden Gate, entrance to the fine harbor and city, are Natures own handiwork and wonderful landmarks. Golden Gate Park, Sutro Heights, and Cliff House are works of nature and art combined. Mount Tamalpais is noted for its unique railroad and wonderful view. Mount Hamilton Observatory is world-renowned. Mount Diablo is striking in shape, if not so tall as others. The beautiful Santa Clara Valley; the Sacramento River and Valley; the Geysers and hot springs; Monterey Bay and surroundings, cited in art and history; Santa Cruz Bay, landlocked with beautiful mountains and big trees, are indeed landmarks to be proud of. The great deserts have their attractions and interest the odd shades, and cacti, sage-brush and greasewood. Los Angeles River and region, with beautiful, dark-green orange orchards. Mount Lowe and Mount Wilson are huge monuments, indeed. The San Gabriel hills and valley frame a charming picture. Xext, we see San Pedro harbor, Point Fermin, and Santa Catalina Island. At last, we come to San Diego, with another fine harbor overlooked by Point Loma; her strange valleys and deep canon. From San Francisco to San Diego, the famous old missions point to early history and are lasting landmarks. All along the coast we find the lighthouses flashing their warning light. The long Coast Range and the Sierra Nevadas extend from one end to the other of the State. These are a few of our landmarks. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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