Join Harvey Rice on a journey through California in the mid-19th century. Through a series of letters, he shares his first impressions of the land, its people, and its politics. This book provides a unique perspective on the early days of California and the experiences of one man as he navigates an unfamiliar terrain. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.