The Transition Period Of California: From A Province Of Mexico In 1846, To A State Of The American Union In 1850 (1901)

""The Transition Period of California"" is a historical book written by Samuel Hopkins Willey in 1901. The book is a detailed account of the period between 1846 and 1850 when California transitioned from being a province of Mexico to becoming a state of the American Union. Willey provides a comprehensive overview of the events that took place during this period, including the Mexican-American War, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and the California Gold Rush. The book also covers the political and social changes that occurred during this time, including the establishment of the first American government in California and the impact of the gold rush on the state's population and economy. Overall, ""The Transition Period of California"" is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history of California and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.