Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2016-11-11 Public domain in the USA. 167 Conner, E. Palmer (Edmund Palmer) 1900 1975 Conner, Palmer Conner, Edmund Palmer The Romance of the Ranchos Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Romance of the Ranchos" by E. Palmer Conner is a historical account written in the early to mid-20th century. This book explores the rich and intricate history of California's ranchos, particularly focusing on their transitions from Spanish and Mexican land grants to American ownership. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the lifestyle, struggles, and transformations that occurred in this region, showcasing the cultural and economic influences that shaped California's development. The text delves into the specific stories of various ranchos, containing both anecdotal and factual accounts of their owners, transactions, and the socioeconomic changes that accompanied California's shift in governance. It highlights notable figures such as Don Abel Stearns and Juan Temple, whose actions and decisions significantly impacted the ranchos' legacies. Conner illustrates how these parcels of land, once symbols of great wealth and prestige, evolved under American rule, often changing hands through trades and sales that reflect the complexities of land ownership in California. Ultimately, the book serves as a tribute to the historical significance of the ranchos and their enduring influence on contemporary California society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Land grants -- California -- Los Angeles County Los Angeles County (Calif.) -- History F850.5 Text Category: History - American Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 106845 2025-07-21T10:03:12.208623 text/html 81060 2024-10-23T01:22:44 text/html 3086812 2025-07-21T10:03:17.251603 application/epub+zip 3087035 2025-07-21T10:03:14.408628 application/epub+zip 89860 2025-07-21T10:03:13.286614 application/epub+zip 3144090 2025-07-21T10:03:19.176582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3121225 2025-07-21T10:03:16.202619 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 126859 2022-09-24T09:44:14.556852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 83143 2025-07-21T10:03:11.633687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63301 2024-10-23T01:22:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17376 2025-07-21T10:03:19.425601 application/rdf+xml 23059 2025-07-21T10:03:13.363724 image/jpeg 3697 2025-07-21T10:03:13.325683 image/jpeg 2828023 2025-07-21T10:03:12.279605 application/octet-stream application/zip