A Sketch Of The Settlement And Exploration Of Lower California (1869)

A Sketch of the Settlement and Exploration of Lower California is a historical book written by John Ross Browne in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the settlement and exploration of the Baja California peninsula, which was a part of Mexico at the time. Browne, who was a government agent and explorer, traveled extensively throughout the region in the mid-19th century and gathered information about the people, geography, and natural resources of the area. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history and exploration of Lower California. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and climate of the region, while the second chapter covers the early Spanish explorers who first discovered the peninsula. The subsequent chapters detail the various attempts at colonization and settlement, including the Jesuit missions, the Mexican War for Independence, and the California Gold Rush. Throughout the book, Browne provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people he encountered, including the indigenous tribes, the Spanish colonizers, and the American prospectors. He also includes information about the flora and fauna of the region, as well as its natural resources, such as gold and silver mines. Overall, A Sketch of the Settlement and Exploration of Lower California is a fascinating historical account of a little-known region of North America. Browne's detailed descriptions and firsthand accounts provide a unique perspective on the early history of the Baja California peninsula.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.