If you want to discover the captivating history of California, then keep reading...Three manuscripts in one book: History of California: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Golden State, Starting from when Native Americans Dominated through European Exploration to the PresentThe California Gold Rush: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Significant Events in the History of the United States of America and Its Impact on Native American Tribes1906 San Francisco Earthquake: A Captivating Guide to the Deadliest Earthquake in the History of the United StatesSome of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include: California's Native American populationThe Spanish exploration of Mexico, which led to the discovery of CaliforniaThe colonization of the region of California led by the Spanish church missionsMexican CaliforniaCalifornia's independence from MexicoThe Gold RushThe San Francisco earthquakeThe effects of World War I and II on CaliforniaThe socio-political reforms that occurred over the course of the 20th centuryCalifornia's technology boomHow California transitioned into one of the most populous and affluent states in America as well as one of the more diverse and liberal states in the countryAnd much more!Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include: Who were the forty-niners and the first gold miners in California?What was life in the mining camps like?How was early mining performed, and how did it develop?How did gold excavation influence the environment and the indigenous peoples?What happened to the Native Americans of California?What was the role of women in the Gold Rush?How did California gain its statehood?How did the Gold Rush influence the world's economy?Who were the real prospectors of the California Gold Rush?And much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: The moment the quake hit and its immediate aftermathThe terrifying fires that ripped through the cityHow dynamite saved the city from more damageReal eyewitness accounts of horrors, heroes, and heartbreaksHow the city banded together to save itself and begin to rebuildScroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about California!