Historical and Biographical Record of Los Angeles and Vicinity

This massive volume provides an in-depth history of Los Angeles and the surrounding region from its early days as a Spanish settlement up until the close of the 19th century. In addition to the historical narrative, the book also includes biographical sketches of many prominent citizens of Southern California.
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