Publisher's Synopsis
""The History of California"" by Helen Elliott Bandini is a comprehensive account of the Golden State's past. The book covers the period from the arrival of the Spanish explorers in the 16th century to the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed overview of the state's political, social, cultural, and economic development over the centuries. The book is divided into chapters that each focus on a specific era or event in California's history, such as the Gold Rush, the Mexican-American War, and the development of the Hollywood film industry. The author draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a well-researched and engaging narrative. Throughout the book, Bandini also explores the diverse communities and cultures that have shaped the state, including Native American tribes, Spanish settlers, Mexican ranchers, Chinese immigrants, and African American pioneers. ""The History of California"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of this fascinating and complex 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.
