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California 1850: A Snapshot in Time (Travel and Local Interest)

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"California 1850, A Snapshot in Time" stands out as a unique, artfully researched "Must Read" entry into the family of literary ventures dedicated to California's early history. "Unique" in that Janice Marschner has focused on the colorful and action-filled events which launched California into statehood exactly 150 years ago. The author has fleshed out the swirl of activities taking place in "Year One" of the evolution of annual events which have brought us to the exciting California State sequecentennial celebrations of the year 2000. How incredibly timely for such a beautifully written and superbly illustrated masterpiece of Western history.

California 1850: A Snapshot In Time by native Californian and history buff Janice Marschner is a riveting, informative, and unique county-by-county look at the state of California over one hundred and fifty years ago. Filled with black-and-white photographs, tables, maps, historical sites to visit, and a first-class survey of the notable events in the history of the state, California 1850 is the perfect reading selection for students of California history and the non-specialist general reader wanting to know more about this great Western and influential American state!

This fascinating book is a snapshot of what California was like in 1850, the year it became a state. There's something for anyone who loves California or its history, as the book is divided by California county and is filled with brief and tantalizing historical tid bits. Begin by reading about your favorite county. You'll find yourself returning to discover nuggets throughout the book. One great travel idea is to keep this book in your car; then you've got a quick history guide wherever you travel throughout the Golden State.