Stories of California. Written by Ella M. Sexton. Read by Bobbie Frohman. Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins. Suggested ages: 9 and up.

Description: Ella M. Sexton's stated purposed is "to recount in simple accurate narratives the early conditions and subsequent development of California". In addition to the facts, Sexton brings the players to life with drama, emotion and energy.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 01: California's Name and Early History

Chapter 02: The Story of The Missions and of Father Serra

Chapter 03: Before The Gringos Came

Chapter 04: The Americans and The Bear-Flag Republic

Chapter 05: The Days of Gold and The Argonauts of '49

Chapter 06: Mining Stories

Chapter 07: How Polly Elliott Came Across The Plains

Chapter 08: The Building of The Overland Railroad

Chapter 09: Story of The Wheat Fields

Chapter 10: Orchard, Farm, and Vineyard

Chapter 11: The Story of The Navel Orange

Chapter 12: The Lemon

Chapter 13: Flowers and Plants

Chapter 14: The Big Trees and Lumbering

Chapter 15: Our Birds

Chapter 16: Our Wild Animals

Chapter 17: In Salt Water and Fresh

Chapter 18: About California's Indians

Chapter 19: The Story of San Francisco

Chapter 20: Men California Remembers

Chapter 21: Our Glorious Climate

Chapter 22: Some Wonderful Sights