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A Natural and Civil History of California: Containing an Accurate Description of That Country, its Soil, Mountains, Harbours, Lakes, Rivers, and Seas
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ISBN13: 9781021134813
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.90
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Originally published in 1757, this historical and geographical account of California provides a fascinating glimpse into the early years of European exploration and settlement in the region. Venegas' thorough research and vivid descriptions make this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in California's rich past.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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