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The Land of Gold: Three years in early California unlocks a vivid, eyewitness portrait of a state in the making.
A naval officer’s journal offers a clear, on-the-ground view of California’s rapid changes. From bustling port towns to the quiet routines of mission life, the pages blend observation with personal experience to show how a society grows under pressure, from law and order to everyday affairs.
- Firsthand accounts of frontier governance, justice, and the gradual shift from mission life to civil administration
- Vivid scenes of California communities, settlers, and the people who called the land their home
- Insights into the era’s social dynamics, daily hardships, and moments of humor amid upheaval
- Reflections on the landscape, climate, and the resources thatdefined the early state
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The Land of Gold: Or Three Years in California (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a personal account of the author's three years in California between 1946 and 1949, during which they were appointed the alcalde or judge of Monterey, and gives an insight into the events of the time, such as the Mexican-American War and the US annexation of California. The author's reflections during this period document the cultural and political upheaval caused by these major historical events, as well as the surrounding circumstances of everyday life in California at the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332070961_0
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The Land of Gold Or Three Years in California Classic Reprint
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