An American Idyll: The Life of Carlton H. Parker

Description

The late 1800s and early 20th century was a tumultuous time for immigrants in California. As a member of the local Immigration and Housing, economist Carlton H. Parker had a unique view of the situation, and played a key role when it came to addressing the struggles and difficulties associated with the local migrant camps as well as the labor movement that sought a resolution in their own ways.

This book is a detailed account of Parker’s life as seen through the eyes of his wife, Cornelia Stratton Parker. Cornelia Stratton Parker was born in 1885 and was probably the only person to know Carlton Parker at a much deeper level as his wife. Having shared the joys and sorrows of life and love together, the two also shared a passion for adventure that very few other couples had in that day and age.

This biography also includes important details on the family life of the couple, along with their three children. Written as an engaging and captivating account of their lives and presented in first person from the perspective of Cornelia Stratton Parker, it offers a completely unique view both on the migrant problem and on day-to-day life as it was during the turn of the 20th century.

An American Idyll is not only the story of Carl Parker’s life, but also the story of shared struggle and success, and the introduction of two remarkable individuals who were not afraid to face the world in all its strife and glory, and come out on top in the end. For history enthusiasts, it is also an authentic recreation of an age gone by with all the most fascinating details that come with it, and it’s probably one of the very few publications still available that provide us with information on Cornelia Stratton Parker herself.
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