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History of Lower and Upper (Alta) California

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Volume I details the discovery of California, Coretes' expedition to California, including the voyage and discoveries of Francisco de Ulloa, expedition of Coronado to Cibola and Quivira, discovery of Alta California by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the Philippines trade, Francis Drake, New Albion, Thomas Cavendish, Woodes Rogers, Privateersman Captain George Shelvocke, governors of California; Mexican independence from Spain, Northwest-Coast fur trade, overland expeditions and explorations to the West, Indian religion and superstitions.

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Internet Archives

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PDF

Language

English

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Education | Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Paper

Document Type

Book

1885 - History of California, Volume 1 Theodore Henry Hittell

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