Title: A winter in California
First published: 1889
Description: Mary H. Wills left Norristown, Pennsylvania, to spend the winter of 1888-1889 in Southern California. A winter in California (1889) describes the highlights of her stay: visits to Pasadena, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Diego, Ojai Valley, Monterey, and Yosemite Valley. She shows special interest in climate, mission churches, shops, Chinatowns, hotels and restaurants. Her return rail journey allows a visit to Salt Lake City.
Subjects: Description and travel, Real estate development, Urbanization, Religion and ethics, Ethnic groups, Women
Places: California, Southern California
LC classification: F866 .W73