Few states of the United States have a more varied, a more interesting or a more instructive History than California, and few have done so little to preserve their history.
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In narrating the story of California, the author has endeavored to deal justly with the different eras and episodes of its history; to state facts; to tell the truth without favoritism or prejudice; to give credit where credit is due and censure where it is deserved.
Few states of the United States have a more varied, a more interesting or a more instructive History than California, and few have done so little to preserve their history