<p>In 'California Sketches, New Series,' O. P. Fitzgerald offers a vivid tapestry of Californian life during a pivotal time in the state's rich history. This work is elegantly composed, consisting of vignettes that paint both the grandeur and the everyday experiences of its people. Fitzgerald deftly employs an eclectic mix of humor, poignancy, and keen observation, marking the prose with a distinct literary flourish that is at once both engaging ...