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Edited by Zoe Klippert. Hubback [1818-1877] was a daughter of Jane Austen's brother Francis and his wife Mary Gibson. When her husband became ill, she had to take care of herself a nd her children with help from family. Catherine followed one of her sons to live in Oakland, California, where she witnessed a wondrous era of the Bay Area. Klippert adds notes on people and places, and rounds out Catherine's life in her introductory bio. A successful writer and novelist, Catherine wrote great letters! Interesting details for those interested in California history. The Bodleian Library, Oxford. 2010. List price $40. NEW. $35.00 Show more