A Self-governing Dominion: California, 1849-1860 |
Contents
Steps toward Selfgovernment I | 1 |
Constitution Making in the Land of Gold | 22 |
The Legislature of a Thousand Drinks | 47 |
Thirtyfirst Star | 78 |
Who Owns the Land? | 102 |
Lo The Poor Indian | 137 |
The Movement for State Division 18491860 | 167 |
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