Expedition To San Francisco Bay In 1770: Diary Of Pedro Fages (1911)

by Pedro Fages

Book Overview

Expedition To San Francisco Bay In 1770: Diary Of Pedro Fages is a historical account of the expedition led by Spanish explorer Pedro Fages to San Francisco Bay in 1770. The book, originally published in 1911, is a translation of Fages' diary, which provides a detailed record of the journey and the encounters with the indigenous people of the region. The diary chronicles the journey from San Diego to San Francisco Bay, describing the landscape, the flora and fauna, and the various challenges faced by the expedition. Fages also provides insights into the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the Native American tribes they encountered, including the Ohlone and the Miwok. The book also includes an introduction by historian Herbert E. Bolton, who provides context and background information on Fages and the expedition. Additionally, the book features a number of illustrations and maps that help to bring the story to life. Overall, Expedition To San Francisco Bay In 1770: Diary Of Pedro Fages provides a fascinating glimpse into the early exploration of California and the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous people of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166008169
• ISBN13: 9781166008161
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"