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Bear Flag Rising traces the history of California from the Indians who inhabited the land before the first Europeans saw it through the warfare that would finally leave the province in American hands. The lives of the Californios in tranquil days before the advent of American trappers and the steady decline of the province under Mexico's neglectful rule are brought to life in this epic chronicle. Battles and skirmishes, such as the bitter fight on...
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California gold trilogy volume 2
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The fates of Miwok Indian Mary Elitha Donner of the Donner Party, and proud Californio Pedro Valdez entwine in a drama of passion and power on the ranch now owned by the author.
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PowerKids Press
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IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
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64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
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Discusses the Mission Santa Ba?rbara from its founding in 1786 to the present day, including the reasons for Spanish colonization in California and the effects of colonization on the Chumash Indians. Also available as an eBook.
19) Mission San José
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PowerKids Press
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IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
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64 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
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English
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Discusses the founding, building, operation, closing, and restoration of the San Jose Mission and its role in California history. Also available as an eBook.
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