| | Book | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | History of the state of California: From the period of the conquest by Spain to her occupation by the United States of America. Containing an account of the discovery of the immense gold mines and placers, the enormous population of gold-seekers, the quantity of gold already obtained, a description of her mineral and agricultural resources, with thrilling accounts of adventures among the mines. Also, advice to emigrants on the best routes, and the preparations necessary to get there. To which is added a brief account of the formation of the government and constitution of the said state
| | | | Creator: | Frost, John, 1800-1859 | | | | Publication: | Derby and Miller, Auburn, N.Y,1850. | | | | Notes: | At head of title: Frost's Pictorial history of California. "Natural History of California: p. 275-386. First ed. Cowan p. 226; Rocq 16869; Sabin 26033; Wheat 79. | | | | Call #: | F65D F935 | | | | Extent: | 508, [4] p., [16] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm. | | | | Subjects: | Natural history -- California | California -- History | California -- Gold discoveries
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| Book | Requires cookie* | | 2 | Title: | The resources of California: comprising agriculture, mining, geography, climate, commerce, &c., and the past and future development of the State
| | | | Creator: | Hittell, John S. (John Shertzer), 1825-1901 | | | | Publication: | A. Roman, W. J. Widdleton, San Francisco, New York,1866. | | | | Call #: | F65J H676 | | | | Extent: | xvi, 494 p. 20 cm. | | | | Subjects: | Mines and mineral resources -- California | Agriculture -- California | Natural history -- California | California | California -- Commerce | Oregon | Washington (State)
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