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History of California- The American Period

History of California- The American Period

著者： Robert Glass Cleland
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In this enthralling exploration, the author delves into the early American intrigue with the Spanish province of Alta California. New England merchants bravely navigate the sun-drenched coastline, while the threat of Russian expansion looms over San Francisco Bay. Hide and tallow vessels labor to gather their precious cargo from port to port. As daring immigrants trek down rugged mountain trails, tensions rise. English ambitions cast a shadow over American aspirations, culminating in Sacramento settlers defiantly raising the Bear Flag in revolt. The determined efforts of a resolute President bring about Californias annexation, igniting the exhilarating chaos of the Gold Rush—a thrilling prelude to a transformative era. As California inches toward statehood, its people embark on a journey of social and political evolution, striving to balance their adventurous spirit with the pillars of law and order. They amass wealth, reclaim lands, harness rivers, tackle mountainous challenges with railroads, and ultimately lay the foundation for a magnificent state. This work complements Charles E. Chapmans A History of California The Spanish Period, which chronicles Californias story under Spanish and Mexican rule until the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848. Please note that the final chapter, Review and Prophecy, contains ideas that may be considered outdated.Copyright Assorted Non Fiction 世界 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学 科学
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