02329cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000510011724500310016826400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550801070041652012920052353400450181565300520186065300430191285600430195599900170199853500UtSlPG20260610134231.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aConner, E. Palmerq(Edmund Palmer),d1900-197514aThe Romance of the Ranchos 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-11-11  aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLand grants -- California -- Los Angeles County  aLos Angeles County (Calif.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53500  c94334d94334