Last Leaves Of American History

Last Leaves of American History: Comprising a Separate History of California (1853) is a book written by Emma Willard. The book is a historical account of the United States of America, with a particular focus on the state of California. The book was written during a time when the United States was still a relatively young country, and the author sought to provide a comprehensive overview of the country's history up until that point.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in American history. The first chapter covers the period from the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus to the Revolutionary War, while the second chapter covers the period from the Revolutionary War to the War of 1812. The third chapter covers the period from the War of 1812 to the Mexican-American War, and the fourth chapter covers the Mexican-American War itself.The fifth and final chapter of the book is dedicated entirely to the history of California. The author provides a detailed account of the discovery of California by Spanish explorers, the establishment of missions by the Catholic Church, and the eventual annexation of California by the United States. The chapter also covers the Gold Rush of 1849 and the impact it had on the state.Overall, Last Leaves of American History: Comprising a Separate History of California (1853) is a comprehensive and detailed account of American history up until the mid-19th century, with a particular focus on the state of California. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and its western states.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.