History of California- The Spanish Period

By Charles Edward Chapman

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Have you ever wondered why Spain, rather than Japan, was the first to settle the Golden State? In this captivating exploration, Professor Chapman presents a rich and entertaining history of “the Californias,” starting with the geography and native cultures and moving through to the arrival of American influence in 1848. What could have been a daunting historical account is made accessible and engaging with fascinating stories throughout. Meet Governor Pedro Fages and his spirited wife, Doña Eulalia Callis, who humorously clashed with local customs while secretly seeking her husbands removal. Discover the poignant tale of Conceptión Argüello, who devoted her life to waiting for the roguish Russian, Razánov. Yet, this narrative is more than charming anecdotes; it delves into significant events like the Anza expedition of 1775-1776 and the Yuma massacre of 1781, underscoring Californias vital role in American history.

Episode Date
036 - Waiting for Old Gloriy 1835-1847
Mar 10, 2026
035 - Under Mexican Governors 1822-1835
Mar 09, 2026
034 - Era of the Wars of Independence 1810-1822
Mar 08, 2026
033 - Inland Explorations and Indian Wars 1804-1823
Mar 07, 2026
032 - The Romantic Period 1782-1810
Mar 06, 2026
031 - Spanish Californian Institutions
Mar 05, 2026
030 - Fermin Francisco de Lasuen
Mar 04, 2026
029 - Junipero Serra
Mar 03, 2026
028 - The Aftermath
Mar 03, 2026
027 - The Yuma Massacre
Mar 03, 2026
026 - The Commandancy General of the Frontier Provinces
Mar 03, 2026
025 - The Founding of San Francisco
Mar 03, 2026
024 - Juan Bautista de Anza
Mar 03, 2026
023 - Bucareli's Attention to the Local Problems of the Californias
Mar 03, 2026
022 - Antonio Bucareli
Mar 03, 2026
021 - The Russian and English Agressions in the Pacific Northwest
Mar 03, 2026
020 - The Precarious Footing of the Early Settlements in Alta California
Mar 03, 2026
019 - The Pacification of Sonora
Mar 03, 2026
018 - The Spanish Occupation of Alta California
Mar 03, 2026
017 - Jose de Galvez
Mar 03, 2026
016 - Progress of the Idea of Overland Advance to the Californias 1697-1765
Mar 03, 2026
015 - The Jesuits in Baja California 1697-1768
Mar 03, 2026
014 - Sea Approaches from New Spain to California 1615-1697
Mar 03, 2026
013 - The Overland Advance to the California Border 1521-1687
Mar 03, 2026
012 - Sebastian Vizcaino
Mar 03, 2026
011 - Gali and Rodriguez Cermenho
Mar 03, 2026
010 - Drake and New Albion
Mar 03, 2026
009 - The Manila Galleon
Mar 03, 2026
008 - The Northern Mystery and the Discovery of Alta California
Mar 03, 2026
007 - Origin and Application of the Name California
Mar 03, 2026
006 - Cortes and California
Mar 03, 2026
005 - The Japanese Opportunity in the Pacific in the Early Modern Period
Mar 03, 2026
004 - The Chinese along the Pacific Coast in Ancient Times
Mar 03, 2026
003 - The Indians
Mar 03, 2026
002 - The Effect of Geography upon California History
Mar 03, 2026
001 - Preface
Mar 03, 2026