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""A Summer in a Canon: A California Story"" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a novel set in California during the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Carol, who spends a summer in a picturesque canyon with her family. The book explores the themes of nature, family, and personal growth as Carol learns more about herself and the world around her. Throughout the novel, Carol encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans and cowboys, and learns about their different ways of life. The book also touches on the environmental issues of the time, such as deforestation and the impact of human activity on the natural world. Overall, ""A Summer in a Canon: A California Story"" is a charming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the beauty of California's natural landscape.1889. Another heartwarming tale from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The story begins: It was nine o��clock one sunny California morning, and Geoffrey Strong stood under the live-oak trees in Las Flores Canon, with a pot of black paint in one hand and a huge brush in the other. He could have handled these implements to better purpose and with better grace had not his arms been firmly held by three laughing girls, who pulled not wisely, but too well. He was further incommoded by the presence of a small urchin who lay on the dusty ground beneath his feet, fastening an upward clutch on the legs of his trousers. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.