Book: The Annals Of San Francisco 1855. Written by three journalists who were witnesses to and participants in the extraordinary events they describe, The Annals of San Francisco is both an essential record for historians and a delightful narrative for general readers. Over 100 historical engravings are included. Partial Contents: Expeditions of Viscaino; Conduct of the Fathers towards the natives; Pious Fund of California; Colonel John C. Fremont; Insurrection of the Californians; Description of the Golden Gate; The Mission and Presidio of San Francisco; Removal of the Hudson's Bay Company; Resolutions concerning gambling; General Effects of the Gold Discoveries; Third Great Fire; Immigration diminished; The Chinese in California; Clipper Ships; Increase of population; and Commercial depression.
Details of Book: The Annals Of San Francisco Book: The Annals Of San Francisco
Author: Frank Soule, John H. Gihon
ISBN: 0766195384
ISBN-13: 9780766195387
, 978-0766195387
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 04052005
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Number of Pages: 592
Language: English