History of the State of California From the Period of the Conquest by Spain to Her Occupation by the United States of America

"History of the State of California" by John Frost is a historical record that captures the transformation of California, starting from when Spain took control to when the United States claimed it. It shines a light on the moment gold was discovered, explains what resources—both in the ground and on farms—California had, and tells exciting stories of the gold rush. The narrative begins by painting a landscape picture of California, dividing it into its upper and lower parts, and noting all the areas around it, to prepare to explain the state's early days, the impact of the gold rush, and how all the new riches changed everything. Frost underscores the enthusiasm and life-changing opportunity the gold mines brought, suggesting how society would change and what made California so attractive to so many.