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100 1 _aConner, E. Palmer
_q(Edmund Palmer),
_d1900-1975
245 1 4 _aThe Romance of the Ranchos
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-11
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLand grants -- California -- Los Angeles County
653 _aLos Angeles County (Calif.) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53500
999 _c94334
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