Pacific Ocean

Seabird

By Holling C. Holling

History of America at sea, with a special emphasis on the New England whaling industry

By Scott O'Dell

Author recounts his 1973 fishing boat cruise up CA coast, relating entertaining tidbits of history and natural history

By Sid Fleischman

12 yo boy travels to CA to seek his fortune during the Gold Rush. He and his butler companion have many humorous encounters and adventures.

By Marguerite Higgins

Fictionalized life of John C. Fremont’s wife, daughter of a prominent senator, supporter of her explorer husband, and editor of his field notes.