Description

Brief History of California: Book 1 (1898) is a historical book written by Theodore Henry Hittell. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the early history of California, from its discovery by Spanish explorers to the end of the Mexican-American War in 1848. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the missions and the role of the Catholic Church, the Mexican era, the Bear Flag Revolt, and the Gold Rush. Hittell also provides insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the time, as well as the impact of the events on the development of California. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of California.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.