The Colonial History Of The City Of San Francisco (1867)

The Colonial History of the City of San Francisco is a historical book written by John Whipple Dwinelle and published in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early colonial history of San Francisco, covering the period from the arrival of the Spanish explorers in the 16th century to the annexation of California by the United States in 1846. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular period or event in the history of San Francisco. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various expeditions that explored the area, including those led by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Sir Francis Drake, and Gaspar de Portola. He also discusses the establishment of the Spanish missions and the subsequent colonization of the area by the Spanish.The book also covers the period of Mexican rule over California, including the role of the city of San Francisco in the Mexican War of Independence and the subsequent Mexican-American War. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the political and economic factors that led to the annexation of California by the United States, as well as the impact of this event on the city of San Francisco.Overall, The Colonial History of the City of San Francisco is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of San Francisco and the colonization of California. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of the events that shaped the city's history.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.