The book ""Spirit of Patriotism: As Evidenced by the Revolutionary and Ancestral Records of the Society, Sons of the Revolution of the State of California"" is written by Orra E. Monnette. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Society, Sons of the Revolution of the State of California, which was founded to honor the memory of the patriots who fought and died for the American Revolution. The book explores the history of the Society, its members, and their ancestors who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the Society's history. The first chapter provides an introduction to the Sons of the Revolution and their mission. The second chapter explores the history of the Society in California, including its founding and early years. The third chapter delves into the Society's membership, including the criteria for membership and the qualifications of its members. The fourth chapter is devoted to the Society's revolutionary and ancestral records, which document the lineage of its members and their ancestors who fought in the American Revolution. The fifth chapter provides a detailed account of the Society's activities and events, including its annual meetings and celebrations. The final chapter summarizes the book's key themes and highlights the importance of the Society's mission to preserve the spirit of patriotism in America.Overall, ""Spirit of Patriotism"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the history of the Sons of the Revolution of the State of California. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Revolution, the history of California, or the role of patriotic societies in preserving American history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.