Garden of the Sun - A History of the San Joaquin Valley 1772-1939, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2 Rev Ed)

This comprehensive history of the San Joaquin Valley begins with a study of the indigenous Native American tribes of the area and their interactions with one another. It then explores the occupation by the Spanish, the trapping industry, the arrival of settlers from the eastern United States, and the formation of expansive cattle ranches. The development of agriculture and irrigation and the subsequent battles over land and water rights are addressed. Also discussed is the grand era of the railroad, which would forever change the valley, bringing light industry and modern agricultural practices.

General

Imprint:	Craven Street Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	February 2004
Authors:	Wallace Smith
Dimensions:	180 x 260 x 49mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	860
Edition:	2 Rev Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-941936-77-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	0-941936-77-5
Barcode:	9780941936774

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