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Thread #37114   Message #2258986
Posted By: Mick Pearce (MCP)
10-Feb-08 - 07:31 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: 'California, golden-sandaled, decked...'
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: California Golden Sandal
I found two references, one that is almost exact; sadly they're both from restricted access Google books.

The best was from Joseph August Benton: In Memorial 1892, which had as words I could see:

  California! golden sandaled
  Decked in robes of living green
  Flashing gems are in they girdle

The other reference was three verses (IIRC) in The Golden State and Its Resources, John G Powell, reprint of 1874 edition. They didn't have the sandal, but did have:

  California, land of beauty,
  Decked in robes of living green,
  Shady trees and fragrant flowers
  In thy gardens may be seen.

Mick