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Book Reviews of Calico Palace

Calico Palace
Calico Palace
Author: Gwen Bristow
ISBN-13: 9780671780647
ISBN-10: 0671780646
Publication Date: 6/1/1971
Pages: 580
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1
This may be the first book that I read that I determined never, never to throw out. It may not be a classic like "GWTW" but I don't know why not! Kendra, Marny, Hiram and Pocket are characters I will never forget. The San Francisco setting is wonderfully drawn. A little like a romance, but really not a romance at all.
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I have read this WONDERFUL book at least once a year for around 20 years!! Every time I read it, I got something more out of it. Gwen Bristow brings the Gold Rush period to life!
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Excellent book about the early 49'rs in the California Gold Rush and about the lifes of those hardy and unhardy souls. some who sailed around the world to get there. A romance too, but very good historical information about early San Francisco. Well written, great characters and interesting lives.
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This is a long time favorite. Fantastic characters- Marny, Pocket & Kendra. a view of the 49'ers from the other side of the coin. San Francisco before the gold rush.