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Set in late 19th century San Francisco, the novel delves into the lives of wealthy families navigating a complex social and political landscape. Key characters include the influential Markhams, the ambitious Van Dammes, and the enigmatic Concha Argello. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, betrayal, and cultural clashes between old Spanish California and the emerging American West. Renowned for its rich descriptions of San Francisco, this work is a significant contribution to early California literature and American realism.
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The Californians, Gertrude Atherton
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Californians
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gertrude Atherton
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 360
- ISBN13
- 9780548495193
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in late 19th century San Francisco, the novel delves into the lives of wealthy families navigating a complex social and political landscape. Key characters include the influential Markhams, the ambitious Van Dammes, and the enigmatic Concha Argello. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, betrayal, and cultural clashes between old Spanish California and the emerging American West. Renowned for its rich descriptions of San Francisco, this work is a significant contribution to early California literature and American realism.