The Californios: a history, 1769-1890

"Before the Gold Rush of 1848-1858, Alta (Upper) California was an isolated cattle frontier...and home to a colorful group of Spanish speaking, non-indigenous people known as Californios. Many traces of their culture remain in California today. Drawing on firsthand contemporary accounts, the au...

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Main Authors: Janin, Hunt 1940- (Author), Carlson, Ursula 1943- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc. [2017]
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Before the Gold Rush of 1848-1858, Alta (Upper) California was an isolated cattle frontier...and home to a colorful group of Spanish speaking, non-indigenous people known as Californios. Many traces of their culture remain in California today. Drawing on firsthand contemporary accounts, the author chronicles the rise and fall of Californio men and women"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198) and index
Physical Description:viii, 203 Seiten
ISBN:9781476663036

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