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In a memoir marked by joy, love, and an unbending sense of adventure, Cornelia Stratton Parker reveals the heart of a unique man and their life together. As a member of California's turn-of-the-20th-century Immigration and Housing Commission, Carlton H. Parker came to understand the problems surrounding migrant camps and the labor movement in general. In this volume she recounts his undertakings in that regard and their family life. - Summary by Mary Schneider

Explore an exceptional journey full of joy, love, and relentless adventure with Cornelia Stratton Parker as she unravels the extraordinary life of Carlton H. Parker. A key member of Californias Immigration and Housing Commission during the turn of the 20th century, Carlton gained a profound understanding of the issues plaguing migrant camps and the labor movement. This volume delves into his significant contributions to these issues, intertwined with the intimate details of their family life.