This heartwarming tribute to a love that spanned both miles and decades opens in Monterey, California in 1902. Lt. William Ferdinand Rittler, an American of German descent, had returned from duty in the Spanish American War, and arrived with the 15th Infantry Army (Cavalry) on the undeveloped Army land that became the Presidio of Monterey. These pages contain the collected letters, photographs, and historical documents of William and Lida Bronson O'Brien a socialite pianist of Irish heritage, from their Monterey Peninsula ...
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This heartwarming tribute to a love that spanned both miles and decades opens in Monterey, California in 1902. Lt. William Ferdinand Rittler, an American of German descent, had returned from duty in the Spanish American War, and arrived with the 15th Infantry Army (Cavalry) on the undeveloped Army land that became the Presidio of Monterey. These pages contain the collected letters, photographs, and historical documents of William and Lida Bronson O'Brien a socialite pianist of Irish heritage, from their Monterey Peninsula courtship to their marriage and beyond. Their writing offers us access to the romantic journey of a young couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area at the dawn of the 20th century. More than one hundred years later, each letter still radiates the joys and challenges the young couple experienced as they navigated their unique love. Information about the 1906 SF Earthquake and Fire and the tragic Global Flu Pandemic 1918-1920 are included. An engaging tale for readers in any era. 150 letters, and 165 vintage photos. Fascinating American history including chapters on five of the original California Grand Hotels. 240 pages. Get the first Edition Today!
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Add this copy of California Love Letters 1903-1918 Twelve Cents for to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Eastburn Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albany, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by self published.
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Very Good. Book. Signed by Author(s) VG pictorial softcover. 2014. first edition. SIGNED/Inscribed by AUTHOR on title page. Pages all clean/unmarked. Mild edgewear/scuffs. BInding solid. 239 pp. Letters between William Ferdinand Rittler and Lida Bronson O' Brien.
Add this copy of California Love Letters 1903-1918: Twelve Cents for to cart. $40.35, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
