The Land Of Gold Three Years in California

The Land of Gold: Three Years in California is a memoir written by Walter Colton, who was a chaplain in the United States Navy and the first American alcalde, or mayor, of Monterey, California. The book chronicles his experiences in California from 1846 to 1849, during the time of the California Gold Rush. Colton describes his journey to California, his work as a chaplain, and his interactions with the local population, including the indigenous people and the Spanish-speaking Californios. He als