A Little Girl in Old San Francisco
American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading
A Little Girl in Old San Francisco is a historical novel by Amanda M. Douglas, published in 1905. The story follows Laverne, a young girl who travels from Maine to California during the Gold Rush era with her mother and Uncle Jason in search of a better life. After the loss of her mother, Laverne's relationship with Uncle Jason deepens as they navigate the challenges of their new environment in San Francisco, exploring themes of family, belonging, and the social dynamics of the time.
