Download or read book California Its Past History Its Present Position Its Future Prospects written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from California, Its Past History, Its Present Position, Its Future Prospects: Containing a History of the Country From Its Colonization by the Spaniards to the Present Time, a Sketch of Its Geographical and Physical Features and a Minute and Authentic Account of the Discovery of the Gold Region For the benefit of those who by these and similar conside rations may be induced to try their fortunes in other lands, this work is mainly intended. We do not propose either to disparage, or unduly depreciate the state of affairs at; home, nor to present glowing pictures and seductive promises of the homes which the emigrants may make abroad. Our object is solely to enable those who contemplate emigrating to choose the most-appropriate labour-field for the future, and to instruct them how to proceed in making their arrangements for reaching it in the most economical, safe, and expeditious manner. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book California written by Andrew Rolle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eighth edition of California: A History covers the entire scope of the history of the Golden State, from before first contact with Europeans through the present; an accessible and compelling narrative that comprises the stories of the many diverse peoples who have called, and currently do call, California home. Explores the latest developments relating to California’s immigration, energy, environment, and transportation concerns Features concise chapters and a narrative approach along with numerous maps, photographs, and new graphic features to facilitate student comprehension Offers illuminating insights into the significant events and people that shaped the lengthy and complex history of a state that has become synonymous with the American dream Includes discussion of recent – and uniquely Californian – social trends connecting Hollywood, social media, and Silicon Valley – and most recently "Silicon Beach"
Download or read book A History of California and an Extended History of Los Angeles and Environs written by James Miller Guinn and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California Its Past History Its Present Position Its Future Prospects written by G. A. Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The hand-colored plates are of exceptional quality and the engraved frontispiece is one of the glories of Gold Rush literature." (Kurutz, The California Gold Rush, 242). "Despite some bibliographical confusion, as discussed by Kurutz ... [the three plates] would seem to be all the illustrations intended to have been issued with the book. This guide is a perfectly serious one intended to be of actual use to an English emigrant. Opening with a review of English law and regulations concerning ships carrying emigrants, it soon moves to a general description of the area and its history, mostly drawn from secondary sources, such as Frémont and Vizetelly. Written principally for the poor - those for whom 'the mind succumbs to the stomach' - the author puts forth the proposition that those who can successfully practice a trade in California will ultimately prosper more than those who merely seek gold." (Sloan).
Download or read book A Brief History of the University of California written by Patricia A. Pelfrey and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2004-10-04 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reissue of a charming little illustrated volume originally published in 1974 which walks the reader through the highlights of the history of the University of California.
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Download or read book California Its Past History Its Present Position Its Future Prospects Containing a History of the Country from Its Colonization by the Spaniards to the Present Time a Sketch of Its Geographical Physical Features a Minute Authentic Account of the Discovery of the Gold Region the Subsequent Important Proceedings written by and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book California written by Kevin Starr and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr’s answer is a combination of great men, great ideas and great projects.”—The Economist From the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, the Golden State’s premier historian distills the entire sweep of California’s history into one splendid volume. Kevin Starr covers it all: Spain’s conquest of the native peoples of California in the early sixteenth century and the chain of missions that helped that country exert control over the upper part of the territory; the discovery of gold in January 1848; the incredible wealth of the Big Four railroad tycoons; the devastating San Francisco earthquake of 1906; the emergence of Hollywood as the world’s entertainment capital and of Silicon Valley as the center of high-tech research and development; the role of labor, both organized and migrant, in key industries from agriculture to aerospace. In a rapid-fire epic of discovery, innovation, catastrophe, and triumph, Starr gathers together everything that is most important, most fascinating, and most revealing about our greatest state. Praise for California “[A] fast-paced and wide-ranging history . . . [Starr] accomplishes the feat with skill, grace and verve.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review “Kevin Starr is one of california’s greatest historians, and California is an invaluable contribution to our state’s record and lore.”—MarIa ShrIver, journalist and former First Lady of California “A breeze to read.”—San Francisco
Download or read book California Its Past History Its Present Position Its Future Prospects Containing a History of the Country from Its Colonization by the Spaniards to the Present Time a Sketch of Its Geographical and Physical Features and a Minute and Authentic Account of the Discovery of the Gold Region and the Subsequent Important Proceedings Including a History of the Rise and Progress and Present Condition of the Mormon Settlements with an Appendix Containing the Official Reports Made to the Government of the United States written by and published by . This book was released on 1850 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History of the New California Its Resources and People written by Leigh Hadley Irvine and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies of prominent and influential people in California in the late 19th and early 20th century. With many portraits.
Download or read book A History of California and an Extended History of Its Southern Coast Counties written by James Miller Guinn and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book From Mission to Microchip written by Fred Glass and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no better time than now to consider the labor history of the Golden State. While other states face declining union enrollment rates and the rollback of workersÕ rights, California unions are embracing working immigrants, and voters are protecting core worker rights. WhatÕs the difference? California has held an exceptional place in the imagination of Americans and immigrants since the Gold Rush, which saw the first of many waves of working people moving to the state to find work. From Mission to Microchip unearths the hidden stories of these people throughout CaliforniaÕs history. The difficult task of the stateÕs labor movement has been to overcome perceived barriers such as race, national origin, and language to unite newcomers and natives in their shared interest. As chronicled in this comprehensive history, workers have creatively used collective bargaining, politics, strikes, and varied organizing strategies to find common ground among CaliforniaÕs diverse communities and achieve a measure of economic fairness and social justice. This is an indispensible book for students and scholars of labor history and history of the West, as well as labor activists and organizers.Ê
Download or read book Contested Eden written by Ramón A. Gutiérrez and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1998-03-31 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the 150th birthday of the state of California offers the opportunity to reexamine the founding of modern California, from the earliest days through the Gold Rush and up to 1870. In this four-volume series, published in association with the California Historical Society, leading scholars offer a contemporary perspective on such issues as the evolution of a distinctive California culture, the interaction between people and the natural environment, the ways in which California's development affected the United States and the world, and the legacy of cultural and ethnic diversity in the state. California before the Gold Rush, the first California Sesquicentennial volume, combines topics of interest to scholars and general readers alike. The essays investigate traditional historical subjects and also explore such areas as environmental science, women's history, and Indian history. Authored by distinguished scholars in their respective fields, each essay contains excellent summary bibliographies of leading works on pertinent topics. This volume also features an extraordinary full-color photographic essay on the artistic record of the conquest of California by Europeans, as well as over seventy black-and-white photographs, some never before published.
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Download or read book The History of California 1866 written by Franklin Tuthill and published by . This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
