author
Ella M. (Ella May) Sexton
1851–1934
A writer shaped by California’s landscapes, history, and growing literary culture, she turned the state’s people and places into engaging stories and sketches. Her work offers a lively glimpse of early California through the eyes of a woman who made the region her home.
1 Audiobook
Stories of California
by Ella M. (Ella May) Sexton
About the author
Born in Illinois in 1851 and educated in St. Louis, Ella May Sexton came to California in 1874. She became known as a writer and contributor to newspapers and magazines, drawing much of her subject matter from California’s history, scenery, and everyday life.
Her published work included Stories of California, reflecting her interest in preserving the character and memories of the state during a period of rapid change. Sexton remained connected to California’s literary and cultural circles until her death in 1934.