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 in 1867. The book explores the early history of the city of San Francisco, from its colonization by the Spanish in the late 18th century to the American acquisition of California in 1846. Dwinelle provides a detailed account of the Spanish missions and presidios that were established in the region, including the Mission San Francisco de Asis (commonly known as Mission Dolores) and the Presidio of San Francisco. He also delves into the early settlement of the city, including the development of the Yerba Buena settlement and the growth of San Francisco as a major port city during the California Gold Rush.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of San Francisco's colonial history. Dwinelle draws on a variety of primary sources, including official documents, letters, and journals, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of the city's early years.Overall, The Colonial History Of The City Of San Francisco is an important historical work that sheds light on the early days of one of America's most iconic cities. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco or the early colonization of California.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.