The New West: Or California In 1867-1868 is a book written by Charles Loring Brace and published in 1869. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through California during the years 1867 and 1868. Brace explores the state's geography, climate, flora, and fauna, as well as its people, culture, and history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of California. Brace begins by describing the...