“If you can't get the very best in this world, take nothing.”
Book:The Californians
Quote by Gertrude Atherton
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The Californians
This book explores the lives and experiences of individuals in California during a transformative period in American history, focusing on themes of immigration, expansion, and the pursuit of the American Dream. more
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