The Californiacs (1916)

The Californiacs (1916)

Inez Haynes Gillmore

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781120753175
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The Californiacs is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1916. The story is set in California during the early 20th century and follows the lives of a group of young people who are part of the ''Californiacs'' - a social club made up of wealthy and influential families. The main character is a young woman named Barbara, who is trying to navigate her way through the expectations of her social class while also pursuing her own dreams and desires. Along the way, she falls in love with a man named Jack, who is not part of the Californiacs but shares her passion for adventure and independence.As Barbara and Jack’s relationship develops, they face various obstacles and challenges, including disapproval from Barbara’s family and friends. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and identity, as well as the changing social landscape of California during this time period.Overall, The Californiacs is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of young people in early 20th century California.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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