Outpost of Empire

Outpost of Empire: The Story of the Founding of San Francisco is a historical book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book covers the early history of San Francisco, from its founding in 1776 to the mid-1800s. The author provides a detailed account of the city's founding, including the Spanish colonization of California, the establishment of the Presidio and Mission Dolores, and the growth of the city into a major port and commercial center. Bolton also delves into the cultural and social aspects of early San Francisco, including the interactions between the Spanish settlers, Native Americans, and other groups. He discusses the challenges faced by the early settlers, including conflicts with other European powers and the struggles to establish a stable economy.The book also covers the impact of the Gold Rush on San Francisco, including the influx of thousands of people seeking their fortunes in the gold fields. Bolton explores the social and economic changes brought about by the Gold Rush, including the rise of a new class of wealthy entrepreneurs and the growth of San Francisco as a major transportation hub.Overall, Outpost of Empire provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the founding and early history of San Francisco, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of the city's early settlers and the factors that shaped its development into a major American metropolis.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.