#california a snapshot view of California and 1850 would you like a snapshot view of what California was like 150 years ago? Written to commemorate California's sesquincentennial on September 9th, 2000, this book provides vivid description of 1850 California and sets the stage for the further study of places of interest to you. This is the perfect time for you and your family to discover California's Rich early history it's easy to read all-inclusive book you will learn, the origin of many of California's place names. Which countries, cities, and towns were established by 1850. Who owned the vast expansive rancho lands in 1850. What life was like on the ranchers ,in the cities and in the gold country. Where to you pre-1851 historical sites and museums which have pre-1851 exhibits. And the who's who of California in the year of its administration as a state.

ISBN: 0967706939