A Natural And Civil History Of California

“A Natural and Civil History of California” offers a detailed eighteenth-century account of the region, encompassing its geography, flora, fauna, and the customs of its inhabitants. Authored by Miguel Venegas, this work provides valuable insights into the early exploration and colonization of California, including descriptions of its soil, mountains, harbors, and abundant natural resources. The book explores the interactions between the Spanish settlers and the native populations, offering a glimpse into their way of life and the impact of European influence. Highlighting the region’s economic potential, the text features details of the famous pearl fishery and other valuable minerals. This historical record serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the natural and cultural landscape of California during a pivotal period in its history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.