Californica

Californica is a historical fiction novel written by William Hathorn Mills. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of a young man named Thomas Bell as he travels to California during the Gold Rush. Thomas is leaving behind his family and the life he has always known in search of adventure and fortune. As he makes his way west, Thomas encounters a diverse cast of characters, including Native Americans, Mexican ranchers, and Chinese immigrants. He also experiences the harsh realities of life on the frontier, including disease, violence, and greed. Throughout the novel, Thomas struggles to reconcile his desire for wealth and success with his growing awareness of the injustices and inequalities of the society he finds himself in. He is forced to confront his own prejudices and biases as he learns more about the people and cultures around him. Californica is a richly detailed and immersive novel that captures the spirit of the Gold Rush era. It explores themes of identity, morality, and the pursuit of the American Dream, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.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.