Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913
Containing the Reminiscences of Harris NewmarkBy Harris Newmark
Length24h 39m
About this audiobook
In "Sixty Years in Southern California, 1853-1913," Harris Newmark presents a vibrant autobiographical account that meticulously chronicles the transformative years of Southern California through a personal lens. Written in a reflective and narrative style, the text serves not only as a memoir but also as a historical document, offering insights into the region's social, economic, and cultural evolution during a pivotal era. Newmark's keen observations and engaging storytelling bring to life the challenges and triumphs faced by early settlers, as well as the dramatic changes brought about by the arrival of railroads, the gold rush, and urbanization. Harris Newmark was a prominent Jewish-American businessman and community leader, whose experiences as an immigrant shaped his perspective on the American West. Arriving in California during a time of great industrial and demographic shifts, Newmark's engagement with local enterprises and civic initiatives provided him with a unique vantage point from which to document the rich tapestry of life in Los Angeles and beyond. His deep-rooted connections to the city and its inhabitants illuminate the aspirations and struggles of a growing multicultural community. This book is a must-read for historians, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Southern California's past. Newmark's vivid recollections and historical insights provide an invaluable resource for comprehending the region's identity, making it a significant contribution to the study of American history and culture.
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GenreHistory
Length24 hrs 39 mins
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Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH 1834-1853
23CHAPTER XXIII ASSASSINATION OF LINCOLN 1864-1865
2CHAPTER II WESTWARD, HO! 1853
24CHAPTER XXIV H. NEWMARK & CO.—CARLISLE-KING DUEL 1865-1866
3CHAPTER III NEW YORK—NICARAGUA—THE GOLDEN GATE 1853
25CHAPTER XXV REMOVAL TO NEW YORK, AND RETURN 1867-1868
4CHAPTER IV FIRST ADVENTURES IN LOS ANGELES 1853
26CHAPTER XXVI THE CERRO GORDO MINES 1869
5CHAPTER V LAWYERS AND COURTS 1853
27CHAPTER XXVII COMING OF THE IRON HORSE 1869
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6CHAPTER VI MERCHANTS AND SHOPS 1853
28CHAPTER XXVIII THE LAST OF THE VIGILANTES 1870
7CHAPTER VII IN AND NEAR THE OLD PUEBLO 1853
29CHAPTER XXIX THE CHINESE MASSACRE 1871
8CHAPTER VIII ROUND ABOUT THE PLAZA 1853-1854
30CHAPTER XXX THE WOOL CRAZE 1872-1873
9CHAPTER IX FAMILIAR HOME-SCENES 1854
31CHAPTER XXXI THE END OF VASQUEZ 1874
10CHAPTER X EARLY SOCIAL LIFE 1854
32CHAPTER XXXII THE SANTA ANITA RANCHO 1875
11CHAPTER XI THE RUSH FOR GOLD 1855
33CHAPTER XXXIII LOS ANGELES & INDEPENDENCE RAILROAD 1876
12CHAPTER XII THE GREAT HORSE RACE 1855
34CHAPTER XXXIV THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC 1876
13CHAPTER XIII PRINCELY RANCHO DOMAINS 1855
35CHAPTER XXXV THE REVIVAL OF THE SOUTHLAND 1877-1880
14CHAPTER XIV ORCHARDS AND VINEYARDS 1856
36CHAPTER XXXVI CENTENARY OF THE CITY—ELECTRIC LIGHT 1881-1884
15CHAPTER XV SHERIFF BARTON AND THE BANDIDOS 1857
37CHAPTER XXXVII REPETTO AND THE LAWYERS 1885-1887
16CHAPTER XVI MARRIAGE—THE BUTTERFIELD STAGES 1858
38CHAPTER XXXVIII THE GREAT BOOM 1887
17CHAPTER XVII ADMISSION TO CITIZENSHIP 1859
39CHAPTER XXXIX PROPOSED STATE DIVISION 1888-1891
18CHAPTER XVIII FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE TELEGRAPH 1860
40CHAPTER XL THE FIRST FIESTAS 1892-1897
19CHAPTER XIX STEAM-WAGON—ODD CHARACTERS 1860
41CHAPTER XLI THE SOUTHWEST ARCHÆOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1898-1905
20CHAPTER XX THE RUMBLINGS OF WAR 1861
42CHAPTER XLII THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE 1906-1910
21CHAPTER XXI HANCOCK—LADY FRANKLIN—THE DELUGE 1861
43CHAPTER XLIII RETROSPECTION 1910-1913 (pt. 1)
22CHAPTER XXII DROUGHTS—THE ADA HANCOCK DISASTER 1862-1863
44CHAPTER XLIII RETROSPECTION 1910-1913 (pt. 2)
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