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By Felix Paul Wierzbicki
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The author surveys the region between the Sierra Nevada and the Pacific, outlining its geography and natural resources, from gold fields to diverse mineral deposits and coal. He assesses agricultural potential, describing fertile soils, abundant fruits, grapes, olives and prospects for vineyards and olive oil. Practical guidance is offered for gold seekers, with advice on mining techniques and expectations. Descriptions of emerging towns, their harbor facilities, and step-by-step directions and regulations for entering the port of San Francisco provide navigational and administrative detail. Practical observations on industry, land use, and economic opportunities conclude with recommendations for settlement and development.

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Title: California as it is, and as it may be

or, A guide to the gold region

Author: Felix Paul Wierzbicki

Release date: February 4, 2015 [eBook #48156]
Most recently updated: October 24, 2024

Language: English

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CONTENTS

Preface 3
The Country and Its Resources 5
The Gold Region 24
Advice to the Miner 33
Towns of California, and What Relates to Them 49
The Harbor of San Francisco 55
Directions for Entering the Harbor of San Francisco 55
Regulations for the Harbor and Port of San Francisco 56
The Towns of California (continued) 57
Errata 61

CALIFORNIA
AS IT IS, AND AS IT MAY BE,

OR,

A GUIDE TO THE GOLD REGION.

BY F. P. WIERZBICKI, M. D.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

FIRST EDITION.
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SAN FRANCISCO:
PRINTED BY WASHINGTON BARTLETT,
NO. 8, CLAY STREET.
1849.

COPY RIGHT SECURED.