Today, we have author and historian Ann Vileisis on the show. Ann is the author of a number of books and the focus of our conversation today is on her latest book Abalone: The Remarkable History and Uncertain Future of California's Iconic Shellfish, which came out in May 2020. The book is a wonderful history of this amazing shelled creature and the human relationship to its flourishing and potential peril.
In this episode, we talk about the forces driving toward the eventual conflict with Mexico.
In this episode, we explore land rights and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
In this episode, we prepare for the arrival permanent settlements in California by looking at the events leading up to the Portola Expedition.