“Golden State: The Making of California ... So many of them went on to make their way in newly independent California between the Bear Flag Revolt and statehood. [James] Marshall, who ...

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The meticulously research book presents an unvarnished look at the good times and bad days in the Golden State which celebrates 175 years of statehood this year.