The Romance of the Ranchos
The Romance of the Ranchos is a work by E. Palmer Conner that tells the story of the early days of California ranching. It is a detailed account of the development of the rancho system in California, from the Spanish and Mexican eras to the present day. The book covers the history of the ranchos, their owners, and the people who worked on them. It also looks at the impact of the ranchos on the development of California, and how they shaped the state's culture and economy. The book also includes stories of the people who lived and worked on the ranchos, and the struggles they faced. It is an engaging and informative look at the history of ranching in California.
By E. Palmer Conner · First published 1939 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Western · 18 chapters
Contents
- Rancho Topanga Malibu Sequit
- Ranchos Los Cerritos and Los Alamitos
- Rancho Aguaje de La Centinela
- Rancho San Pascual
- Rancho Santa Gertrudes
- Rancho San Antonio
- Rancho Los Felis
- Rancho San Pedro
- Rancho Santa Anita
- Rancho La Brea
- Rancho Cienega o'Paso de La Tijera
- Rancho Ex-Mission de San Fernando
- Rancho Tajauta
- Rancho Repetto
- Rancho San Vicente y Santa Monica
- Rancho Los Palos Verdes
- Mission San Gabriel Arcangel
- Rancho San Jose de Buenos Ayres