California Pioneer Register and Index, 1542-1848

California Pioneer Register and Index, 1542-1848
Author: Bancroft
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2009-06
Genre:
ISBN: 0806348933

This compilation of genealogical and biographical sketches is extracted from the first five volumes of Bancroft's seven-volume History of California. Consists of a complete register of pioneers, alphabetically arranged, listing all known information of importance about them.

History of California: 1542-1800

History of California: 1542-1800
Author: Hubert Howe Bancroft
Publisher:
Total Pages: 848
Release: 1884
Genre: California
ISBN:

This work examines California's history from 1520 to 1890. It also contains a ethnology of the state's population, economics, and politics.

Descubrimiento de la Bahía de San Francisco

Descubrimiento de la Bahía de San Francisco
Author: Miguel Costansó
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN:

In July 1769 the first Spanish land expedition to explore California set out from San Diego to march to Monterey Bay, but didn't recognize it when they stood on its shore. They kept headed north, and in early November discovered San Francisco Bay. -- Appearance and customs of the Indians. -- Locations of the expedition's campsites. -- Following the route on modern roads. -- Place names, old and new.