The Humboldt bay region, 1850-1875; a study in the American colonization of California
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-325). ; (1) Region and its discovery: -- Redwood Empire -- Early explorations, 1542-1846 -- (2) Beginning of settlement: -- Re-discovery of Trinidad and Humboldt Bays, 1849-1850 -- Townsites and pioneer realtors, 1850-1856 -- Trails and the packing trade, 1850-1859 -- Land offices and preemptors, 1850-1865 -- Expansion of settlement and the beginning of agriculture, 1850-1860 -- Sawmills and schooners, 1850-1859 -- (3) Indian wars and interruption of development: -- Early relations with the Indians -- Three years of Indian troubles, 1860-1862 -- Close of the Indian wars, 1863-1865 -- Settlement and agriculture, 1860-1865 -- Industry and commerce, 1860-1865 -- (4) Permanent foundations: Oil boom of the sixties -- Further spread of settlement -- Agricultural development, 1865-1875 -- Lumber and other industries, 1865-1875 -- Maritime commerce, 1865-1875 -- Roads, rails and wires, 1865-1875 -- Social and political life. ; Mode of access: Internet.