Writings, 1885-1918.

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Writings, 1885-1918.

Summary: Articles, lecture announcements, and pamphlets relating to George W. James' work as author and lecturer. Includes information about California history, memory, spineless cactus, rattlesnake bites, and the Hopi snake dance ceremony.

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James, George Wharton, 1858-1923

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Lecturer and writer on the Southwest. Author of numerous works, including Picturesque Pala (Pasadena, Calif. : Radiant Life Press, c1916) From the description of Letter : San Diego, Calif., to [Edward E.] Ayer, 1916 June 24. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 38133245 George Wharton James was born on September 27, 1858 to a lower class family in Gainsborough, England, and died as a wealthy man on November 8, 1923 in San Francisco, California. He grew up studying literat...