Retro & New
The house of Dr. Marsh being fully occupied, we made our beds in a shed, a short distance from it. Suspended from one of the poles »
Dare to try, dare to explore
I noticed near the house a vegetable garden, with the usual variety of vegetables. In another inclosure was the commencement of an extensive vineyard, the fruit »
Winter Collection
Having determined to deviate from our direct course, in order to visit the rancho of Dr. Marsh, we parted from Messrs. McKee and Pickett about noon. »
Having a first chance
We arrived at the rancho of Dr. Marsh about 5 o'clock P.M., greatly fatigued with the day's ride. The residence of Dr. M. »
Trending Colors
Our horses were frightened last night by bears, and this morning, with the exception of those which were picketed, had strayed so far that we did »
What we saw in California
We commenced to-day our journey from New Helvetia to San Francisco. Our party consisted, including myself, of Colonel Russell, Dr. McKee of Monterey, Mr. Pickett, a »
Shadows & Lights
Next day Marcolf proves all his statements. Thus, he places a pan of milk in a dark closet, and suddenly calls the king. Solomon steps into »
The Book of Delight
Joseph Zabara has only in recent times received the consideration justly due to him. Yet his "Book of Delight", finished about the year 1200, is more »
Fashion Teenager
You must try to understand that when I finished school I was as raw as raw could be. I had never travelled anywhere on my own, »