The Californios
A History, 1769-1890
Published on 14. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
211 pages
978-1-4766-6303-6 (ISBN)
Description
Before the Gold Rush of 1848-1858, Alta (Upper) California was an isolated cattle frontier--and home to a colorful group of Spanish-speaking, non-indigenous people known as Californios. Profiting from the forced labor of large numbers of local Indians, they carved out an almost feudal way of life, raising cattle along the California coast and valleys. Visitors described them as a good-looking, vibrant, improvident people. Many traces of their culture remain in California.
Yet their prosperity rested entirely on undisputed ownership of large ranches. As they lost control of these in the wake of the Mexican War, they lost their high status and many were reduced to subsistence-level jobs or fell into abject poverty. Drawing on firsthand contemporary accounts, the authors chronicle the rise and fall of Californio men and women.
Yet their prosperity rested entirely on undisputed ownership of large ranches. As they lost control of these in the wake of the Mexican War, they lost their high status and many were reduced to subsistence-level jobs or fell into abject poverty. Drawing on firsthand contemporary accounts, the authors chronicle the rise and fall of Californio men and women.
Reviews / Votes
"Students and teachers at all levels will be served to learn about the history of fellow citizens who have ties to Mexico and Latin America, a populace that may account for one in four US residents by 2050. Thus, by writing about the Californios-the name of the people from Spain and Mexico who colonized California between 1769 and 1848-Janin and Carlson deserve praise for informing readers that Spanish speakers and their descendants have long lived in the US...recommended"-Choice "Assiduously researched and enthusiastically narrated, coauthors Hunt Janin and Ursula Carlson chronicle the rise and fall of the Californio men and women. An absolute must book for western buffs."-Argunners MagazineMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
352 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-6303-6 (9781476663036)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Hunt Janin is an American writer living in southwestern France. He has written numerous nonfiction and scholarly books on a range of subjects, including medieval history and cross-cultural studies. Ursula Carlson is a professor emerita at Western Nevada College, Carson City, Nevada.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface: Alta California and the Californios
Introduction: Californios Under Three Flags
?1.?Taking Possession of Alta California: The Portola Expedition
?2.?The Naval Department of San Blas
?3.?Missions and Missionaries
?4.?Ranchos
?5.?Presidios and Soldiers
?6.?Pueblos and Their Inhabitants
?7.?A Pirate Attack on Monterey
?8.?The Old Spanish Trail
?9.?Californio Men and Californio Women
10.?Foreigners in Alta California
11.?Governing the Californios
12.?Californios in the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848
13.?Land Titles
14.?Kaleidoscope of Californio Events
15.?Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
16.?The Eclipse of the Old Californio Order: From Rancho to Barrio
17.?Opinions on the Californios and Their Works
18.?Three Young Californio Women
Conclusion: Six Calamities of Californio Life
Annotated Chronology, 1510-1890
Appendix 1: Notes on California Ports, 1769-1850
Appendix 2: Rancho Camulos
Appendix 3: Jo Mora on the Nuqueo
Appendix 4: An Interview with the Californio Bandit Tiburcio Vasquez (1835-1875)
Appendix 5: A Recipe for Puchero, a Californio Meat Stew
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface: Alta California and the Californios
Introduction: Californios Under Three Flags
?1.?Taking Possession of Alta California: The Portola Expedition
?2.?The Naval Department of San Blas
?3.?Missions and Missionaries
?4.?Ranchos
?5.?Presidios and Soldiers
?6.?Pueblos and Their Inhabitants
?7.?A Pirate Attack on Monterey
?8.?The Old Spanish Trail
?9.?Californio Men and Californio Women
10.?Foreigners in Alta California
11.?Governing the Californios
12.?Californios in the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848
13.?Land Titles
14.?Kaleidoscope of Californio Events
15.?Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
16.?The Eclipse of the Old Californio Order: From Rancho to Barrio
17.?Opinions on the Californios and Their Works
18.?Three Young Californio Women
Conclusion: Six Calamities of Californio Life
Annotated Chronology, 1510-1890
Appendix 1: Notes on California Ports, 1769-1850
Appendix 2: Rancho Camulos
Appendix 3: Jo Mora on the Nuqueo
Appendix 4: An Interview with the Californio Bandit Tiburcio Vasquez (1835-1875)
Appendix 5: A Recipe for Puchero, a Californio Meat Stew
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index