Publisher's Synopsis
""A Doctor Comes To California"" is a first-hand account of the experiences of John S. Griffin, an assistant surgeon with Kearny's Dragoons during the Mexican-American War. The book is a diary that Griffin kept during his time in California from 1846-47. The diary provides a unique perspective on the war and the events leading up to the American conquest of California. Griffin's entries describe the daily life of a soldier, including the challenges of traveling across the country, the interactions with the local population, and the battles fought. The book also includes historical context and annotations by the editor, providing further insight into the war and its impact on California. Overall, ""A Doctor Comes To California"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.
