Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 390 Bandini, Helen Elliott 1854 1911 History of California Text file produced by David A. Schwan HTML file produced by David Widger "History of California" by Helen Elliott Bandini is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to present the comprehensive narrative of California's history, spanning from the time of Native American occupancy through the Spanish Mission period and the Gold Rush, to the present day, while also covering the development of various industries. This book is designed not only for children, making it accessible and engaging for younger readers, but also for adults and tourists interested in the rich history of California. At the start of the narrative, Bandini sets the stage by discussing the origin of California's name and its geographical features, introducing the complex tapestry of the land's history. She discusses a popular Spanish novel from the past that first referenced California as an island, creating a connection between myth and discovery. The opening chapters detail the exploration of the region by notable figures such as Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and Sir Francis Drake, who both contributed to the early understanding of California's coastline. Notably, the text focuses on the lives of Native American children, Cleeta and Gesnip, giving readers a glimpse into the everyday lives and challenges faced by indigenous California inhabitants prior to European colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en California -- History F850.5 Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 492598 2025-10-03T12:17:14.773534 text/html 500138 2021-02-26T00:16:46 text/html 239908 2025-10-03T12:17:21.607509 application/epub+zip 245186 2025-10-03T12:17:16.672540 application/epub+zip 245186 2025-10-03T12:17:15.464537 application/epub+zip 432498 2025-10-03T12:17:25.273515 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412108 2025-10-03T12:17:20.850557 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 386079 2022-09-04T07:17:13.978584 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 435228 2025-10-03T12:17:14.087622 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 435002 2016-10-31T13:01:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 432253 2013-05-21T14:06:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20061 2025-10-03T12:17:25.404500 application/rdf+xml 12428 2025-10-03T12:17:15.963550 image/jpeg 3345 2025-10-03T12:17:15.716528 image/jpeg 164924 2016-10-31T13:04:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 164505 2013-05-21T14:46:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 171389 2021-02-26T00:16:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 233281 2025-10-03T12:17:14.808590 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia