Publication

2005 - Hippocrene Books, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

63,000 words, Guess

Page Count

252 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing3556994
  • Goodreads3771027

Classifications

  • DDC979.4
  • LCCF861 .C475 2005

Description

Thirty-five million Americans live in California, more than any other state. Robert Chandler's sweeping history begins with the area's indigenous inhabitants, and leads through the era of Spanish colonization, conquest by the United States, the Gold Rush, the founding of Hollywood, and the present. California remains prominent in America's and the world's culture and economy. This is an introduction to the events and people that have shaped this great state.--From publisher description.

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Genres

  • Pictorial works.

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