Little Known Tales in California History

by Alton Pryor

Book Overview

Women discovered gold in California a full year before James Marshall announced his discovery. There have been repeated attempts to split California into two or more states. Wheelbarrow Johnny was one... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966005317
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Stagecoach Publishing
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Little Known Tales in California History

Read About: * The lost Spanish Galleon still lying on the bottom of the Salton Sea, which Cahuilla Indians claim contains strong metal chests. * Pegleg Smith's lost gold mine is still waiting for someone to rediscover it. There are prospectors today still looking for it in the desert below Palm Springs. * Is Joaquin Murrieta only the myth of an early newspaper writer? Some historians think so. * There are tales of railroad titans, land barons, a government plan to use camels to deliver mail, and various other tales to enchant readers. * The wide range of subjects makes this book educational, but easy to read without wading deep into historic documents. These little known tales are essentially five-minute history lesson. "Little Known Tales in California History" is a perfect gift for the "person who has everything". --- from book's back cover