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- If you want to discover the captivating history of California, then keep reading...Three manuscripts in one book: History of California: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Golden State, Starting from when Native Americans Dominated through European Exploration to the PresentThe California Gold Rush: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Significant Events in the History of the United States of America and Its Impact on Native American Tribes1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Earthquake in the History of the United StatesSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: California's Native American populationThe Spanish exploration of Mexico, which led to the discovery of CaliforniaThe colonization of the region of California led by the Spanish church missionsMexican CaliforniaCalifornia's independence from MexicoThe Gold RushThe San Francisco earthquakeThe effects of World War I and II on CaliforniaThe socio-political reforms that occurred over the course of the 20th centuryCalifornia's technology boomHow California transitioned into one of the most populous and affluent states in America as well as one of the more diverse and liberal states in the countryAnd much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: Who were the forty-niners and the first gold miners in California?What was life in the mining camps like?How was early mining performed, and how did it develop?How did gold excavation influence the environment and the indigenous peoples?What happened to the Native Americans of California?What was the role of women in the Gold Rush?How did California gain its statehood?How did the Gold Rush influence the world's economy?Who were the real prospectors of the California Gold Rush?And much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: The moment the quake hit and its immediate aftermathThe terrifying fires that ripped through the cityHow dynamite saved the city from more damageReal eyewitness accounts of horrors, heroes, and heartbreaksHow the city banded together to save itself and begin to rebuildScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about California!
- Author(s): Captivating History
- 218 Pages
- History, United States
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About the Book
Three manuscripts in one book:
- History of California
- The California Gold Rush
- 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Book Synopsis
If you want to discover the captivating history of California, then keep reading...
Three manuscripts in one book:
- History of California: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Golden State, Starting from when Native Americans Dominated through European Exploration to the Present
- The California Gold Rush: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Significant Events in the History of the United States of America and Its Impact on Native American Tribes
- 1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Earthquake in the History of the United States
Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
- California's Native American population
- The Spanish exploration of Mexico, which led to the discovery of California
- The colonization of the region of California led by the Spanish church missions
- Mexican California
- California's independence from Mexico
- The Gold Rush
- The San Francisco earthquake
- The effects of World War I and II on California
- The socio-political reforms that occurred over the course of the 20th century
- California's technology boom
- How California transitioned into one of the most populous and affluent states in America as well as one of the more diverse and liberal states in the country
- And much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
- Who were the forty-niners and the first gold miners in California?
- What was life in the mining camps like?
- How was early mining performed, and how did it develop?
- How did gold excavation influence the environment and the indigenous peoples?
- What happened to the Native Americans of California?
- What was the role of women in the Gold Rush?
- How did California gain its statehood?
- How did the Gold Rush influence the world's economy?
- Who were the real prospectors of the California Gold Rush?
- And much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:
- The moment the quake hit and its immediate aftermath
- The terrifying fires that ripped through the city
- How dynamite saved the city from more damage
- Real eyewitness accounts of horrors, heroes, and heartbreaks
- How the city banded together to save itself and begin to rebuild
Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about California!
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.02 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 218
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Publisher: Captivating History
Theme: State & Local, West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Captivating History
Language: English
Street Date: June 8, 2021
TCIN: 94374993
UPC: 9781637163689
Item Number (DPCI): 247-55-0206
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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