Month August 2026

“Here is California, little girls, here is your kingdom. . .”:
Of Ina Coolbrith, Monarch, Goddess, and First Poet Laureate of the Golden State

Eastern view across Sierra Valley with the Feather River in the background

California lore contains lots of strange and wonderful stories. One of the best, I think, features a chance encounter in 1852 between James P. Beckwourth—a freed slave, famous guide, noted spinner of tales, and somehow a Crow chief— and an… Continue Reading →

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memorable places inscribed in California history and literature

Month August 2026

“Here is California, little girls, here is your kingdom. . .”:
Of Ina Coolbrith, Monarch, Goddess, and First Poet Laureate of the Golden State

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memorable places inscribed in California history and literature

Month August 2026

“Here is California, little girls, here is your kingdom. . .”:Of Ina Coolbrith, Monarch, Goddess, and First Poet Laureate of the Golden State

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“Here is California, little girls, here is your kingdom. . .”:
Of Ina Coolbrith, Monarch, Goddess, and First Poet Laureate of the Golden State