We continue the story of California and the Civil War by discussing the fighting in the Southwest.
In this episode, we jump into the background of the transcontinental railroad and the companies and government initiatives designed to complete this monumental infrastructure...
In this episode, we prepare for the arrival permanent settlements in California by looking at the events leading up to the Portola Expedition.
Tony Platt is the author of thirteen books and 150 essays and articles on race, inequality, and social justice in American history, among them...