Outpost Of Empire: The Story Of The Founding Of San Francisco

By Herbert Eugene Bolton

Book Overview

""Outpost of Empire: The Story of the Founding of San Francisco"" is a historical book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton. The book narrates the story of the founding of San Francisco, the famous city located in California, USA. The book explains the events that led to the establishment of San Francisco, starting from the Spanish exploration of the region in the 16th century to the discovery of gold in 1848. Bolton provides an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that influenced the founding of the city, including the role of the Spanish empire, the Mexican government, and the American pioneers. The book also highlights the challenges and struggles faced by the early settlers, including the conflicts with the native tribes, the harsh living conditions, and the constant threat of attacks from foreign powers.Through detailed research and analysis, Bolton paints a vivid picture of the early days of San Francisco, describing the city's growth and development over time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco, California, or the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116319140X
• ISBN13: 9781163191408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"