The History of California

""The History of California"" by Helen Elliott Bandini is a comprehensive account of the development and evolution of California from its prehistoric origins to the early 20th century. The book covers the major events and movements that shaped the state's history, including the Spanish colonization, the Mexican-American War, the Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the rise of Hollywood. Bandini provides detailed descriptions of the key figures and events that defined California's past, including explorers, missionaries, politicians, and entrepreneurs. The book also explores the social, cultural, and economic forces that influenced the state's growth and development, from the impact of immigration and urbanization to the rise of the environmental movement. With its engaging narrative and wealth of historical detail, ""The History of California"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich and complex history of this iconic American state.1908. Bandini tells the story of all the principal events of California history; from the Indian occupancy through the Spanish and Mission days, the excitement of the gold discovery, the birth of the state, down to the latest events of yesterday and today in a simple style designed to appeal to readers both young and old. Contents: The Land and the Name; The Story of the Indians; The Secret of the Strait; The Cross of Santa Fe; Pastoral Days; The Footsteps of the Stranger; At the Touch of King Midas; The Great Stampede; The Birth of the Golden Baby; The Signal Gun and the Steel Trail; That Which Followed After; The Groves were God's First Temples; To All that Sow the Time of Harvest Should Be Given; The Golden Apples of the Hesperides; California's Other Contributions to the World's Bill of Fare; The Hidden Treasures of Mother Earth; From La Escuela of Spanish California to the Schools of the Twentieth Century; and Statistics.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.