Some california poppies & even a few mommies: with a history of Upper California during the first hundred years

"This book is a set that blends local history, genealogy, and biography. It focuses on Contra Costa County and the broader Upper California region, tracing the area's history from the mission period 1769-1833 through the Ranchos era and into the 20th century. The author spent over a decade researching primary sources in academic and mission institutions to compile this definitive book. Its scope ranges from the late Spanish Colonial Period and Mexican Independence to mid 20th Century California history. It is illustrated throughout with facsimiles of original documents, signatures, and important documents of the era"--