Ever since the DeAnza expedition camped in the area in 1776, residents and visitors have been making their way to San Mateo--situated in the shadow of its famous northern neighbor, San Francisco. This book trains the spotlight on the unique peninsular city of San Mateo, and illustrates its development from sleepy, oak-studded ranchos to today's bustling city with its own college, three high schools, churches, hospitals, and a population approaching 100,000.

Provides resources for teaching elementary and secondary school students about Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1883 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: . History Of San Mateo County, California, Including Its Geography, Topography, Geology, Climatography, And Description, Together With An Historical Sketch Of California; A Record Of The Mexican Grants; The Early History And Settlement, Compiled From The Most Authentic Sources; Some Of The Names Of Spanish And American Pioneers; Legislative History; A Record Of Its Cities And Towns; Biographical Sketches Of Representative Men; Etc., Etc. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: . History Of San Mateo County, California, Including Its Geography, Topography, Geology, Climatography, And Description, Together With An Historical Sketch Of California; A Record Of The Mexican Grants; The Early History And Settlement, Compiled From The Most Authentic Sources; Some Of The Names Of Spanish And American Pioneers; Legislative History; A Record Of Its Cities And Towns; Biographical Sketches Of Representative Men; Etc., Etc, . San Francisco, Cal., B.F. Alley, 1883. Subject: San Mateo County Calif. History