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Title:
History of the State of California
From the Period of the Conquest by Spain to Her Occupation by the United States of America
Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "History of the State of California" by John Frost is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles California's journey from Spanish conquest to its occupation by the United States, highlighting the discovery of the gold mines, descriptions of the state’s mineral and agricultural resources, and accounts of mining adventures. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive overview of California's geography, detailing its natural divisions into Upper and Lower California, and the surrounding territories. It sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which will explore the state’s early history, the gold rush, and the impact of its newfound wealth on society. Illustrating this pivotal period, Frost emphasizes the excitement and transformative potential brought by gold mining, hinting at the societal shifts and the allure that would draw many to the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frost, John, 1800-1859
EBook No.: 40503
Published: Aug 14, 2012
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: California -- History
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
History of the State of California
From the Period of the Conquest by Spain to Her Occupation by the United States of America
Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "History of the State of California" by John Frost is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles California's journey from Spanish conquest to its occupation by the United States, highlighting the discovery of the gold mines, descriptions of the state’s mineral and agricultural resources, and accounts of mining adventures. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive overview of California's geography, detailing its natural divisions into Upper and Lower California, and the surrounding territories. It sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which will explore the state’s early history, the gold rush, and the impact of its newfound wealth on society. Illustrating this pivotal period, Frost emphasizes the excitement and transformative potential brought by gold mining, hinting at the societal shifts and the allure that would draw many to the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Frost, John, 1800-1859
EBook No.: 40503
Published: Aug 14, 2012
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: California -- History
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.