Martha of California: A Story of the California Trail by James Otis

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Author Otis, James, 1848-1912
Title Martha of California: A Story of the California Trail
Note Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Martha of California: A Story of the California Trail" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life of a young girl named Martha Early as she embarks on a challenging journey with her family from Missouri to California during the mid-19th century, a time when many were influenced by the Gold Rush and the promise of fertile land. Through Martha's eyes, readers experience the hardships and adventures faced by the early emigrants on the California Trail. The opening portion of the story introduces Martha Early, who reflects on her past and the reasons her family is leaving their home in Pike County, Missouri. Her father, convinced that California offers better land and opportunities amidst the gold rush, drives the family to join a group of fellow emigrants. As the preparations for the journey unfold, both Martha and her mother express concerns about the challenges they may encounter along the way. The narrative highlights the initial excitement of embarking on the journey, punctuated by moments of doubt and apprehension about their decision to journey into an unknown land. As they set out, the atmosphere is filled with a mix of hope and anxiety, foreshadowing the experiences ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Juvenile fiction
Subject West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject United States -- History -- 1849-1877 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 44600
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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