History of the state of California : from the period of the conquest by Spain, to her occupation by the United States of America : containing an account of the discovery of the immense gold mines and placers, the enormous population of gold-seekers, the quantity of gold already obtained, a description of her mineral and agricultural resources : with thrilling accounts of adventures among the miners : also, advice to emigrants on the best routes, and the preparations necessary to get there : to which is added a brief account of the formation of the government and constitution of the said state - Frost, John, 1800-1859. (Auburn, N.Y. : Derby and Miller, 1851)
"Natural history of California": p. 275-386.
At head of title: Frost's pictorial history of California.
Mode of access: Internet.
Keywords: Natural history -- California; California -- Gold discoveries; California -- History