Military Governments in California, 1846-1850: With a Chapter on Their Prior Use in Louisiana, Florida, and New Mexico

Glendale, Calif.: A.H. Clark Co., 1963. First Edition (presumed; no prior editions or printings cited). Large octavo in dark blue cloth with gilt spine title; deckle edges; illustrations; bibliography; 247 pages; 25 cm. A very good (++) copy; pages are clean; binding tight; boards show some minor shelfwear at head/foot of spine and small areas of scuffing on lower edge of front board. Hardcover.

Signed and inscribed by the author on title page. Contents: Preface. United States military governments prior to 1850. Military occupation of California. Military government reigns supreme. Peace, gold, and military government. Alcalde rule. Civil vs. military, military government ends. Some conclusions. Bibliography. Index.

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